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It’s Motorama Time!

Casey Clark had a Husky ride at last years Motorama, what will this year bring?

PA State H.S. Champion Cody Mummert prepares for the 2007 GNCC Season.

District 6 and Pa State Harescramble Champion Cody Mummert is ready to take on the Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) in 2007 on his Blettner Power Sports sponsored KTM 105. Mummert will take his D.E.F. powered KTM up against the best this country has to offer in the Big Wheel (14-15) year old division. Mummert resides in south central Pennsylvania and is a true contender in the upcoming 13 round series.

Stay posted to MRA this year for updates on Cody’s progress and watch his results online at www.gnccracing.com. The 2007 GNCC series kicks off in early March in Vero Beach, FL.

Get ready; February 17 -18, 2007 is the official kick off of the racing season here in AMA District 6. For the past 29 years racers from all over the east coast converge on the Harrisburg Farm Show Complex to take part in the Motorama Indoor Races and Shows.

It all started in 1979 as the Harrisburg Indoor Motorcycle Championships offering both motocross and flat track racing. Today the show is one of the largest in the north east and includes two days of Arenacross racing along with a host of other speed show related activities. Last year local Pro Casey Clark campaigned his Toy Tech Husqvarna against some of the best racers from the area. Rumor has it that Clark will be back this year riding a LVC / TBT Suzuki with his newly acquired National Number #97. If you’re looking for some great racing action in mid February then the Motorama is the place to be.

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Hello Race Fans Happy 2007 everybody, I sure hope you all had happy holidays and a great off season. I hope even more that you are all ready to get back into another exciting season of racing here in our little corner of the world.

We certainly look forward to bringing you another year of fantastic finishes as we cover all the great racing action that our area has to offer.

As I sit here writing this it is mid January and the temperatures are still in the 50’s.

I know many of you have never put your machines away this year and we are all wondering if winter is ever going to come El nino they say. Long Live El nino I say!

For 2007 - MRA will continue as always to cover the racing you want to see. For all you motocross racers out there we will again be covering the District 6 Ultimate MX Series and the MDRA Race Series. In off - road racing action we will feature the PA State Harescramble Series and many of the ECEA rounds with photography by Tim Dennis. We have the District 6 Flat Track schedule on our agenda and new for 2007 we will offer a dedicated section within the pages of MRA to cover recreational off - road riding that will be billed simply as Rec Rider.

Don’t worry, we will not be pulling anything away from MRA. We are just expanding to cover the roots of our sport, the good old fashioned trail ride. It’s where most of us got started, out on some old railroad bed or riding an abandoned logging road in the mountains with our dads. Racing is at the heart and soul of MRA and it always will be, we’re just going to share the love with the rest of our cousins who choose to participate in a different form of our sport. You can check out a new website at www.recrider. com and tell a friend if you can.

MRA photos will be out at the track again in 2007 grabbing all of the great angles for your viewing and purchasing pleasure. We will also be sending some new contributors out to cover your events so we can continue to cover more of your racing action. If you see a new face out there in one of our shirts with camera in hand, please welcome them and introduce yourself. I hear that photographers take more pictures of the people they know. You can stay tuned to www.mcracingaction.com for all the great images that will be created in 2007.

Well it’s about time to get going, the season kicks off the weekend of February 17-18 in Harrisburg at the Motorama Indoor Races and Shows. We hope to see all of you there.

Until next time.

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CAUGHT IN THE ACT In This Issue

MRA FEBRUARY/MARCH 2007 •

Harescramble Champion Name:

Kyle Barr

Age:

16

How do you prepare for a race, any superstitions? Just hang out and try to

Series You Race: District 6, PA State,

DMX, GNCC

get my mind off of things Do you prefer dust or mud? And why?

I would have to say neither, a little bit of both is perfect Twist or thumb throttle? Thumb throttle Tire preference: Maxxis Razer Rear, Maxxis Razer II Front Sponsors: Mom and Dad, Pine Creek Motorsports, Thor MX, Sidewinder Sprockets/Chains, ASV Innovations, Scott USA, Lonestar Racing, Houser Racing

Hometown:

Sacramento, PA

Riding:

8 Years

Racing:

2 Years

Machine:

04 & 06 Yamaha YFZ 450’s

Race #:

98

Class:

06 – Open C 07 – Open A

Mods:

Curtis Sparks Exhaust, Custom Axis Suspension

Marital Status: Don’t plan on getting married anytime soon, I’m only 16 Pit Crew – Mom and Dad, Noah, and just anyone who helps Photos by: Kelli Jo Achey (aka: rycha) Favorite Track:

Ft of Mountain

Favorite Rider:

Chris Borich

Favorite Drink:

Redbull

Results: Kyle, in only his second year of racing won the DMX track championship as well as the PA State Harescramble title in the ATV Open C division. For 2007 Kyle will be moving directly to the A class to take on the best racers this area has to offer. Kyle’s future goals are to be able to compete in the GNCC Series against the best racers in the nation. At one of the last DMX races of the season last year after the inception of timed bar code scoring I was speaking to one of Kyle’s crew and he told me that Kyle’s lap times were right up there with the front runners. Matter of fact, Kyle signed up for the A division at the last event of the year, but mechanical troubles kept him from getting off the line with the leaders. I’d recommend keeping an eye on this young racer from Pennsylvania, my bet is he’ll be ready when he lines up this year on the front row at a race near you.

Where do you see yourself in 3 years: Hopefully making a career racing GNCC

Congratulations District 6 Youth GNCC Racers - 2006 Teagan Temple

1st place 65cc 10-11

Dale Wakefield

3rd place 85cc Big Wheel 12-13

Justin Frederick 3rd place 85cc Big Wheel 14-15 Matthew Gift

4th place 85cc 12-13

Jarod Kulp

9th place 85cc Big Wheel 14-15

Jeremy Nease

4th place School Boy

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Andy Powers PA State & D6 Harescramble Series 12 Hummelstown, PA Honda CRF80F 110 Air Cooled 1st Year Racing, 3rd Year Riding Spaghetti Barry Hawk Football, Lacrosse Haven’t started looking.

“Just for Fun…” Another Harescramble racer out to have some fun and coming home a champion.

Andy Powers had been doing a lot of riding on his backyard track in 2005 and he went to his dad and he expressed a desire to try a race. So, ‘’just for fun” Andy and his family started hitting some of the local harescrambles. Andy was racing in the 110 Air Cooled class and his older brother Mitch started competing in the 85cc 12-15 class. Without planning it just so happened that these races were part of the PA State Harescramble Series.

Andy ended up racing in 6 out of the 12 PA State Series Races in 2006, winning five of them and placing 2nd in the other. In most of the races he was one of the top overall finishers in the pee-wee divisions and he usually had second place locked down by at least a lap into the race. After a couple of races it became apparent that if he continued performing consistently that he could actually win his class. Andy did continue his winning ways and he actually wrapped up first place in both the Pa Series and the District 6 Series in his class.

The main point is that this was always ‘’just for fun’’. There was no pressure from his dad, just go out and ride the wheels off your bike and have a good time slinging mud, and sling is what Andy did. As for this year Andy has again expressed an interest in running the series. So, the family is planning on loading up the trailer and truck, packing the coolers, calling grandma and grandpa with the schedule and they said we’ll see you all at the races in 2007!

I’d like to congratulate Andy on his first full season as a harescramble racer. Andy went out with only one goal in mind and that was to have a good time. I’m sure the goal was met and along with it came a couple of racing crowns. I’d like to wish the whole Powers family a rip roaring good time in 2007, and racers, I’d like to put you all on notice - Harescramble Hotshots, we are looking for you.

Jim Bull MRA

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Round 6 • Baltimore, MD • January 12-14, 2007 • by Brett & Dave Hayes Baltimore Arenacross: Pastrana races again, Reynard and Johnson split race wins Leading up to the Baltimore Arenacross there was a lot of hype that Travis Pastrana might show up and race his first ever Arenacross event. While this may be his first official Arenacross race, many of you may remember watching Travis race Motorama on an RM 80. This was great news to many race fans especially since Travis is the hometown kid from nearby Annapolis, MD. After being off from professional racing since last years Daytona supercross Travis came out to have fun and put on a great show for the crowd.

While all of downtown Baltimore was a buzz with the Ravens playoff game, the racing action inside the First Mariner Arena was spectacular. Even though all the hype surrounded Pastrana coming into the event, the real excitement came from Robbie Reynard and Chad Johnson. Friday night the Arenacross class was dominated by Team Free Nissan Honda backed rider Robbie Reynard. Reynard jumped out to an early lead, took the holeshot and never looked back. Pastrana struggled with his starts all day as he was on a RM 250 2stroke, while all the other riders were on 450 machines. After starting from the second row Pastrana came through the pack and had a hard fought battle with former supercross star Brock Sellards. Travis ended the race in seventh spot, not quite the result he was

looking for, but the Baltimore fans were just excited to see Travis back on the race track. Reynard ended the night on top of the podium with the defending series champion Chad Johnson in second and Arenacross Lites specialist Jim Neese rounding out the podium.

Night two saw some of the best racing the series has seen all year. The track Chad Johnson races to a convincing seemed to break down win in Saturday nights Arenacross Main Event. much more then on Friday night and this reeked havoc with the riders. The Arenacross only rider to crash due to the very difficult main event was one of the most exciting Baltimore track, the race track was riddled races I’ve seen in a while. Chad Johnson with yellow flags the entire race. But the took the early lead followed closely by Team rough conditions didn’t seem to bother Chad Faith’s Kevin Johnson. However, the crowds Johnson who rode to a very convincing race focus was on Robbie Reynard. Reynard got win boosting his Friday night finish to end a bad start but was quickly picking through up on top of the podium in front of Kevin the field and on about the fifth lap he made Johnson and Justin Buckelew. the pass for third in the rhythm section to The Toyota Arenacross series next heads get past Justin Buckelew, only to fall in the into a double header weekend with events in very next turn. This took all the momentum Ohio and Kentucky. out of his sails and later in the race Reynard got cross rutted in the whoops and hit the wall.

Reynard was not the

Sunday Amateur Results 85cc 12-15 1. Frank Lettieri; 2. Joshua Corbin; 3. Damon Rummel; 4. Kyle Bitterman; 5. Nicholas Lane.

85cc 7-11 1. Scott Carpenter; 2. Robert Piazza; 3. Justin Cooper; 4. Colin Richards; 5. Luke Palonicola.

50cc 4-6 1. Zakary Shaffer; 2. Caleb Keck; 3. Justin Rodbell; 4. Joseph Mancini; 5. Nicholas Burch.

50cc 7-8 1. Scott Meshey; 2. Vincent Murphy; 3. Jake Pinhancos; 4. Cameron Dowell; 5. Dawson Evitts 65cc 7-9 1. Justin Cooper; 2. Damian Thompson; 3. Scott Meshey; 4. Vincent Murphy; 5. Trentin Herrington.

65cc 10-11 1. Scott Carpenter; 2. Patrick Delowery; 3. Joshua Lambert; 4. Trevor Shaffer; 5. Kyle Dillin.

85cc Super Mini 1. Frank Lettieri; 2. Scott Carpenter; 3. Joshua Corbin; 4. Damon Rummel; 5. Devin Caugh.

Schoolboy 125cc 1. Derek Rummel; 2. Frank Lettieri; 3. Ben Rio; 4. Broc Schmelynn; 5. Marty Gutowski.

125cc Novice 1. Travis Barlow; 2. Austin Harvey; 3. Cody Riden; 4. Christopher Meade; 5. Brandon Dearinger.

125cc Intermediate 1. Andrew Baker; 2. Kyle Willis; 3. Derek Rummel; 4. Jack Hileman; 5. Cameron Schmid.

Collegeboy 16-24 1. James Lewis; 2. Davey Fraser; 3. Kyle Willis; 4. Paul Lamb; 5. Cameron Schmid.

250cc Novice 1. Christopher Meade; 2. Rob McGronor; 3. Levi Leatherman; 4. David Houseal; 5. Rick Kochuk.

250cc Intermediate 1. Gary Radford; 2. Kyle Willis; 3. Charles Mishaw; 4. Adam Layman; 5. Anthony Vitulli.

Over 25 1. Jim Chester; 2. Mark Waldele; 3. Brad Wolford; 4. Mike Giulian; 5. Chad Gochenour.

Over 30 1. Jim Chester; 2. Kurt McMillen; 3. Jason Conlan; 4. Chad Gochenour; 5. Mike Fink.

WOMEN 1. Katie Corron; 2. Kelsey Green; 3. Heather Snyder; 4. Erica Rizzo.

The Saturday night Arenacross Main event start .

Robbie Reynard goes down in the Saturday main while running in the final podium position.

Robbie Reynard grabs the holeshot in a runaway win in Friday’s main event.

mini olympic champions - 2006

Brad Presgraves riding out of Martinsburg Motorsports takes an overall win in 125 C stock motocross.

Kyle Sidle riding out of Lebanon Valley Cycles was your overall gold olympiad winner in the 250 C division.

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PA OHV Newsletter PA Trailrider Pennsylvania Trailrider Excerpts from the Newsletter of the PA OHV Association NO FREE LUNCH But what should $20 get you?

Much has been said lately about the fact that we ATVer’s are compelled by law to send $10 a year to the state to register ATV’s, and the state then turns around and makes that money available to private riding area operators that charge us again to ride their trails. Is that as unfair as it may sound on the surface? Let’s take a look at what we pay to engage in other activities on public and private lands in our Commonwealth.

How about a trip to a state park? Camp and it will cost you $12 per night for a non-electric site on a weekday, and $17 a night for a powered site on a weekend. Rent a picnic shelter for $36 to $56 a day. Add $5 if you want electricity.

A brief footnote, Because of PAOHV’s interest and communication of this concern to the Secretary of DCNR, the Department has contracted with a legal firm to review the need for changes to the RULWA. This week they will review the recommendations and next week they will share their proposals with PAOHV. Any questions please contact H. Jack Clark or me, Fred Brown at fred-brown @comcast.net.

There was a time, not so long ago, when a person could roll their machine out of the garage, fire it up, and go for a ride.

For some of you, that’s still the case, and you should count your blessings and do everything you can to protect that precious freedom. But for most of us, myself included, that kind of accessibility to riding is just a sweet memory.

For an ever-increasing number of us, going riding means loading up and driving to a riding spot. There are still a few places you can go for free. At most of these spots, you get

Winter trail riding in North Central PA. Do you like to hunt? Pay a $20 fee for a hunting license and the State Game Lands, land under the control of the PGC, and private lands where you have permission to hunt are your playground.

what you pay for. Unregulated riding patterns, uncontrolled conditions, and the ever present risk of being caught and fined for trespassing are the price you pay. And for many, it’s worth the risk.

Do you want to fish? Buy a $22 license and you can drop a line into most of the state’s public waterways. Figure on dropping a few more bucks for a stamp that allows you to actually catch something. What’s that? You want to fish from a boat? Okay, register your boat with the Fish and Boat Commission for $18 to $50, (depending on the boat), and then you can put it on a lake or river.

Then there are trails on state or federal forests. Pay your $20 registration, (and on the Allegheny National Forest, a $35 annual fee), and you get access to some organized trail.

Your money gets you a parking area, signed trails, and varying degrees of maintenance on those trails. It also buys you some enforcement for those riders who choose to endanger our riding privilege by not riding within the law, which helps make it possible that we can still ride there tomorrow.

Have a snowmobile in the garage? Like ATV’s, please remit a $20 fee to register your snowmobile for two years. In exchange, you get to ride a couple hundred miles of snowcovered roads/trails for a couple months out of the year.

address the highway and mass transit funding problem. That would be an ideal time for action on this proposal.

Lastly, there’s the pay to play areas- club grounds and a growing number of private riding parks. You’re going to pay to ride at any of these as well- whether in the form of

Navigating the woods at an off - road event inWestern PA. club dues, volunteer labor, or entry fees. But in general you’re going to be rewarded with a better experience. The fact is ATV trails and facilities are not cheap to build or maintain. Once I took a look at the other fees we pay to enjoy various kinds of outdoor recreation, I started to think that perhaps even if we’re paying a fee to ride, it still is not such a bad deal. That doesn’t mean we should stop working to minimize our cost while maximizing our opportunity.

But it’s time we start focusing on what’s important to our sportpreserving it for the futureeven if it costs a bit. Heck, I’ll trade my fishing budget for a riding park pass any day!

Let me close by quickly venting while we’re talking about costs.

I’m always amazed how many of us think nothing of hundreds of dollars on some shiny gadget for our rides, but balk at spending pennies supporting the clubs that preserve our sport. I firmly believe that if you love to ride, organizations that work to improve our sport, like your local club and this association deserve your support.

Its pocket change well spent, and the right thing to do. - See you on the trail.

LANDOWNER LIABILITY KEY TO EXPANDED TRAIL USE Over the past legislative session PAOHV has worked diligently to broaden landowner protection under the Recreational Use of land and Water Act of 1965.

Under RULWA a landowner that opens their property for recreational use is not liable for injury suffered by

the recreational users if that landowner does not charge for the use. There are conditions whereby landowners can be held liable if an accident occurs should the landowner charge a fee for use. In addition, if a landowner fails to make the user aware of particularly dangerous situations.

There are, however, deficiencies with the act that cause landowners not to be interested in opening their land. The amendments offered by Senator Robbins and Representative Bastian in the form of Senate Bill 1374 and House Bill 3028 respectively would allow the court to award attorneys fees to defendant landowners in cases where the case has been deemed to be without merit or have been dismissed.

The only reason this legislation was not considered is because we ran out of time. Due to a shortened legislative lame duck session and due to the controversy caused by the opposition of the Trial Lawyers Association the bills died.

More than 45 Republican and Democrat members of the House cosponsored House Bill 3028.

Senate Bill 1374 introduced by Senator Robbins also received 16 bi-partisan co-sponsors.

With the shake up in the House and Senate every PAOHV member is important in communicating the need to the new 55 new legislators. They are generally more conservative and therefore more likely to be receptive to this proposal. I would also tell you that I believe that due to the large freshman class little will be done outside the budget and the need to

SCORE 2006 “SECOND ½ ACTION”

By Denny Mann By the time our members read this newsletter the SCORE grant will be one year old and one third complete. For me it is hard to believe that it is time again to reserve our spot for Motorama in February 2007. We will use this event to expose the existence of PaOHV and SCORE to the residents of Pennsylvania. We have learned many new tricks over the past year on how to bring the public into our booth so that we can discuss the Sensible, Courteous, Off-Road, Enthusiast ethics. The last show was the PSSA’s Snowmobile and ATV show in York PA on October 13th -15th and to date this was the best interaction with the public we have had. Thanks to the NOHVCC’s DickLepley and PaOHV’s Director Harold Silbaugh the SCORE booth heard from many OHV enthusiasts and a few DCNR representatives.

It is quite evident that the feelings between the OHV user group and the DCNR are less than acceptable. I personally witness quite a bit of finger pointing in both directions. The complaints against the users by the Ranger were mostly over illegal OHV usage and a misunderstanding of what the OHV user views as quality recreation. These are the very issues that SCORE addresses and we must come together to change our tarnished image. This is a family sport being enjoyed for the same reasons that one would experience while hiking, horse back riding, or mountain biking. We all enjoy the great outdoors and what it has to offer no matter what we use as a mode of transportation. So the fact that a small percentage

To accomplish this and to inform the thousands of non-PaOHV members throughout the state we have setup the SCORE EZ-up @ the Michaux Enduro, Foggy Mountain Enduro, and the three day Quadfest @ Mountain Ridge riding park. But the time spent at Quadfest by far over shadows any other outdoor event we attended this year. Special thanks to Jill Moyher and the members of PaATVing for their work creating Quadfest and bring it to reality. Jill’s vision of rider ethics allowed SCORE to not only setup as a vendor but also present SCORE @ the event Friday and Saturday night. This was the largest riding event that I personally have ever attended and we are already dialing in our 2007 assault on Quadfest.

The 2007 Quadfest will return to

Mountain Ridge Resort and for good reason. The trail system is perfect for an event of this magnitude. In 2006 Mountain Ridge offered 60 miles of trail for the Quadfest and I expect the mileage to grow for 2007.

It was a true pleasure to see thousands of ATVs being used legally without any problems.

What I witnessed was the future of our sport and a snap shot of the direction the sport is heading. With facilities such as Mountain Ridge the need for outlaw riding will disappear and by using this type of facility we will improve the image that the public has towards us.

In closing the scheduling of various events throughout 2007 require volunteers manning our SCORE booth. This is a great way to promote a positive image and to have fun too.

Anyone interested in attending Motorama or Quadfest next year as a volunteer should contact me @ 717-532-6439.

The Pennsylvania Trailrider is the official newsletter of the PA Off – Highway Vehicle Association. We thank the PA OHV for allowing us to print a portion of their newsletter here in the pages of Rec Rider. To view the complete newsletter or to find out more about the PA OHV please visit their website at: www.paohv.org

PAOHV Welcomes the following new Corporate members for 2007 Dan Harris Breezewood Proving Grounds, Inc. Clearville, PA

Ann Repine Tri-County ATV Recreation and Rescue Association Heilwood, PA

Edward Montross MX573 Practice Track Montrose, PA

Andrew Stutzman Rausch Creek Motorsports MX and ATV Park Valley View, PA

Rod Yentzer Doublin Gap MX Park, Inc. Carlisle, PA

Edward Cernic Pleasure Valley Johnstown, PA

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Join and Support the PA OHV Association by becoming a member.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP FORM For Club or Corporate Memberships please go to www.paohv.org Annual Dues: $20 per member Name:_________________________________________________________________________ Street Address:_ _________________________________________________________________ City:___________________________________________ State:_ ______ Zip:______________ Email Address:__________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone:_________________________ Evening Phone:_ __________________________ PLEASE FILL IN THE APPROPRIATE SECTION AND REMIT PAYMENT TO: PaOHV, P.O Box 61741, Harrisburg, PA 17106-1741

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Bring yourself and your family for a day or weekend filled with fun on:

May 19 & 20, 2007 Enjoy a leisurely, scenic ride on specially designated trails in cooperation with the Allegheny National Forest that consists of four interlocking loops with an outside perimeter that is approximately 50 miles and a total of approximately 70 miles.

A $35.00 registration fee covers a two (2) day ride, one (1) all-you-can-eat breakfast, one (1) lunch, and two (2) tickets for the prize run. $25.00 registration fee covers a one (1) day ride, and one (1) ticket for the prize run.

Additional activities may include: Prize giveaway, ATV wash, all-you-can-eat breakfast, dealer displays, food stands along the trail. * All machines must meet all Pennsylvania state laws, and hold a valid registration from their state. * Ohio Residents must have a PA registration * Riders are allowed only

with an approved seat.

There is a $5.00 fee for additional rider. * All riders must be at least 10 years of age. * Riders ages 10 to15 must hold a valid safety certificate.

* Minimum safety equipment required: Helmet, goggles/ shield, jeans, full shirt, and over the ankles boots. * There is a 25 MPH speed limit. *Ride with caution!!

For More Information, Map Images, Or To Pre-register: Go To open to all ages and skill levels: atvs, dirt bikes, argos, side-by-sides, etc

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Pre-registration is recommended but is not requuired there will be event day registration on both Saturday and Sunday. Your ATV must be present and you will be asked to show your registration and insurance cards. There is a 2000 machine limit per day. All proceeds benefit: Marienville Volunteer Fire Co. Truck Fund, MVFC JR Firefighters, Girl & Boy Scouts of America, Farmington TWP Ladies Aux., Lions Club, Various Churches, East Forest School Students, Creations, Ham Radio CLub, Marienville Area Civic Association, with $1.00 from each registration donated to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children “Burn Unit”.

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of us can create this dark image by riding unsafe and illegal is not acceptable. We all need to be on our best behavior and project an image that we truly are sensible and courteous while riding our vehicles. So if you have not received the SCORE training please do so by calling me, Denny Mann @ 717532-6439 and then we can show the people of Pennsylvania our true colors.

ATV Trails on State Forest Land The winter season runs from the day following the last day of the regular or extended antlerless deer season as established by the Game Commision through the following April 1st.

Burnt Mills- Pike County 7 miles of summer and winter trail. Access is from a parking area on Route 402 one mile south of Porters Lake.

Registered Class II ATV’s are permitted on this trail.

Contact: Delaware State Forest, HC 1 Box 95A, Swiftwater, PA 18370 Phone: (570) 895-4000

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Contact: Bald Eagle State Forest, 18865 Old Turnpike Rd, Milmont, PA 17845 Phone: (570) 922-3344 Clinton County - 45 miles of summer and winter trail. Winter use begins after muzzle loader deer season in mid January.

Check with the district office for exact date. Access is from the Two Miles Road 1-1/2 miles west of Westport toward Kettle Creek State Park.

Contact: Sproul State Forest, HCR 62 Box 90, Renovo, PA 17764 Phone: (570) 923-6011 Bloody Skillet - The Bloody Skillet ATV riding area, located

State Game Lands ATVs are not permitted on State Game Lands except those used by disabled hunters.

Allegheny National Forest The federally-operated Allegheny National Forest has more than 100 miles of ATV trails. ATV trail season runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through the last Sunday in September, winter season is from December 20-April 1.

Contact the Allegheny National Forest Supervisor’s Office, P.O. Box 847, 222 Liberty Street, Warren, PA 16365 (814) 7235150. Effective July 1, 2002, the Allegheny National Forest implemented the Fee Demo Program for ATV and motorized bike trails. An annual $35 permit fee is required, and can be purchased from any Allegheny National Forest office, and some local vendors, or online at www.fs.fed.us/r9/allegheny.

The following trails are within the Allegheny National Forest (ANF). Please contact the ANF using the information above concerning these trails: • Marienville ATV/Bike Trail on State Route 66 east of the town of Marienville.

There are lots of legal riding opportunities in PA, if you know where to look.

Adams & Cumberland Counties - 36 miles of summer trail. During the winter season the trail system is expanded to 42 miles by using some dirt roads that are gated during the winter. Part of the trail system is shared with snowmobiles when there is sufficient snowfall. The trail is located between Big Flat and Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Access to these are from parking lots located at Big Flat along Shippensburg Road about 1-1/4 miles north of its intersection with Route 233 and on Piney Mountain along Bendersville Road south of Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

Contact: Michaux State Forest, 10099 Lincoln Way East, Feyetteville, PA 17222 Phone: (717) 352-2211 Snyder & Union Counties - 7 miles of summer trails. Access is at the parking area located along Route 235 three miles south of Glen Iron. The trail includes the East Kettle Road which has been closed to other

in Centre County, consists of 20 trail miles (phase 1) and is accessed from SR 144 approximately 18 1/2 miles north of Snow Shoe. Turn right onto DeHaas Road and travel 5 miles south to the Northern Terminus Trailhead.

Contact: Sproul State Forest, HCR 62 Box 90, Renovo, PA 17764 Phone: (570) 923-6011 Lycoming County - 17 miles of summer and winter trail. Trails are located near Haneyville and include the Button Road and a network of wooded trails built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. Access to the trail is from a parking area located at the former parking area located at the CCC Camp along Route 44 one mile south of Haneyville.

• Timberline ATV Trail, accessed from State Route 948, north of Ridgway (also connects to the Marienville ATV Trail).

• Rocky Gap ATV Trail, accessed from Township Road 3005, southeast of Warren.

Private Riding Facilities This is a partial list of riding areas that you can pay by the day to ride with some offering annual memberships. Some offer riding for motorcycles or quads only and others allow both. Please check with the individual businesses before you make the trip.

Mountain Ridge Resort Reels Corner, PA www.mountainridgeatvtrails.com NJORVP Chatsworth, NJ www.njorvp.org Rausch Creek Motorsports Tremont, PA www.rauschcreekracing.com

Atco MX Berlin, NJ www.atcomx.com

Rocket Raceway Three springs, PA www.rocketraceway.com

Breezewood Proving Grounds Clearville, PA www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com

Rock Run Patton, PA www.rockrunrecreation.com Coming Spring 2007

Doublin Gap MX Newburg, PA www.doublingap.com Evansville MX Park Berwick, PA www.evansvilleraceway.com Hill Top Lodge Emporium, PA www.hilltoplodge.com Irish Valley MX and ATV Park Paxinos, PA www.irishvalleymx.com Majestic Trails Rew, PA www.majestictrails.com Mines and Meadows Resort Wampum, PA www.minesandmeadows.com Mountaineer Raceway Inwood, WV www.mountaineerraceway.com

Timber Ridge Extreme Sports Park Berkeley Springs, WV www. timberridgeextremesportspark.com Tomahawk MX Hedgesville, WV www.tomahawkmx.com Tower City Trail Riders Tremont, PA www.gibsons.net

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• Willow Creek ATV Trail on the eastern side of the Allegheny Reservoir, just south of the New York State line. Closed during the winter season.

Private and other public trail opportunities Many other ATV riding opportunities exist across the state on public lands and local municipalities. Contact the local Tourist Promotion Agency, ATV clubs, dealers or county governments to find out more about your region of interest.

Contact: Tiadaghton State Forest, 423 East Central Avenue, South Williamsport, PA 17702 Phone: (570) 327-3450

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Where Can I Ride?

Private riding facilities are becoming the way of the future.

show their support for these new, but challenging, trails.

DCNR intends to provide a safe and satisfying experience for offroad recreational riders, but also wants the Rock Run Recreation

master site plan. Skelly and Loy, Inc. worked as a subconsultant and was responsible for environmental clearance and assisting with public involvement.

privately-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm with five Mid-Atlantic offices, approximately180 employees, and headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Skelly and Loy offers broadbased natural resource services, including the specialized niche service of recreational trail assessments and design. Mr. Bruggeman can be reached at ebruggeman@skellyloy.com.

Works Cited:

Gonsman, Andy. Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority.

January 9, 2006. www.rockrunrecreation.com

Rock Run Recreation is scheduled to open in May 2007.

50 Miles of NEW ATV Trails in Pennsylvania at The Rock Run Recreation Area Pictures Courtesy of Skelly and Loy, Inc. Story by Eric Bruggeman Off-road enthusiasts riding in Pennsylvania will soon be able to experience some of the most awesome trail riding opportunities that Pennsylvania has to offer. The Rock Run Recreation Area will provide more than 50 miles of challenging All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) trails during the first phase of trail design slated to open in May of 2007. Offroad motorcycles (dirt-bikes) and side-by-side all-terrain utility vehicles will also be permitted. Trail expansion on the 6,200-acre property located in northern Cambria and

and dirt-bikes has been time consuming and has involved many stakeholders.

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) provided 2 million dollars of funding from registration fees of the ATV and Snowmobile Fund to assist the Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority to help purchase the 6,200-acre, previously coal mined property in the summer of 2003. Once the Recreation Authority obtained ownership of the site, the planning stages were underway to develop the off-road facility. As a result, the Rock Run Advisory Board was deemed responsible for project oversight.

Working together, the Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority and the Rock Run Advisory Board developed a master site plan for the ATV facility. The plan

There will be designated areas at Rock Run such as this mud hole.

Area to be a model facility for future Pennsylvania trail facilities of this type developed on private property. A user fee will be required at a minimal price of $15.00/day or $37.00/ three day adventure; yearly passes will also be available at reasonable rates. With more than 265,000 registered ATVs in Pennsylvania, the Rock Run Recreation Area will certainly be put to good use upon its opening this spring of 2007.

The Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority and the Rock Run Advisory Board hired Pashek Associates to develop the

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southern Clearfield Counties, Pennsylvania could provide 150 miles of off-road excitement in the coming years. In addition, this multi-use trail system is planned to eventually feature mountain bike, equestrian, and hiking trails in a separate portion of the property that will make the Rock Run Recreation Area a premier multi-use recreation area in the Mid-Atlantic region.

identified locations of future trails, play areas, including hill climbs and mud play areas, recommended ideal locations for camping areas, and offered locations for restrooms. There is even a tourist center and a proposed area for tourists to observe the hill climb area. The plan was developed by Pashek Associates and Skelly and Loy, Inc.

Creating an entirely new ATV facility specifically designed for the sustainable use of ATVs

Off-road enthusiasts should be sure to visit the Rock Run Recreation Area this spring to

This picture is from a Poker Run that was held at Rock Run.

Bosski Introduces the Trailers for Trails Program Caldwell, ID

Motorcycles will be welcome at Rock Run in addition to ATV’s.

Eric Bruggeman is an Environmental Specialist with Skelly and Loy Inc., a

Romano, Joe. Skelly and Loy, Inc. Rock Run Project Description. June 6, 2005. www.paatving.com

Bosski Inc, manufacturers of the high performance ATV Wagon trailers, is pleased to announce the launch of the Trailers for Trails Program. The program is open to all nonprofit associations and ATV clubs in Canada and the US to expand maintain and enhance the safety of ATV trails.

“The maintenance of riding trails is expensive. Nearly every riding club is a group of volunteers with minimal funding,” said Keith Evans of Bosski. “Our Trailers for Trails program will allow the club to own an ATV Wagon trailer at a charitable value. They need dependable and durable trailers, so we are happy to donate to their cause.”

Evans expands, “Many trail organizations have contacted us wishing they had one of

our rugged trailers in their equipment shed, now their wishes will come true.”

participating dealer, will work directly with the ATV club.

“Without trails, there would be no place to ride, and if there’s no place to ride, then we can’t enjoy the backcountry and get away from it all,” says Evans.

All applicants must be a 501non-profit group. For more information or an application form, log on to the ATV Wagon website at www.atvwagon.com and click on the ‘News’ button.

ATV Wagon trailers are in use at many off-road trail systems throughout North America, including the prestigious 500 mile and growing HatfieldMcCoy Trail System of West Virginia.

Levels of sponsorship will vary according to each group, their needs, and funds available.

The ATV Wagon distributor, in cooperation with the

www. atvwagon.com 5015 Aviation Way Caldwell, ID 83605 (208) 455-8433

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Rock Run Recreation - Spring 2007

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This system allows powersports enthusiasts a convenient and versatile option when winching an ATV or UTV. The Wireless Control System includes an easy-to-use, ergonomically designed, handheld wireless control with two long-life alkaline batteries; a receiver with a built-in antenna for the fastest installation; a handlebar-mounted holster for the handheld remote; and all the wiring and hardware needed for easy installation on an ATV or UTV. This quality wireless control system will fit all current WARN ATV and UTV winches as well as all existing WARN winches equipped with a contactor and mini-rocker switch. It will meet FCC, CE and IC standards, too.

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Check out Kenda’s line up of Sticky ATV tires. Kenda is now offering their MX ATV tires in a sticky compound. The sticky compound is available in K532 Klaw MXF and K533 Klaw MXR treads. Sticky compound is also coming soon in the K577 Klaw SX and K535 Knarly ST MX treads. For more information on these treads and the benefits of sticky rubber, check us out at www.kendausa.com.

Designed to be a tool to help riders and land managers save their favorite Forest Service trails, a new Instructional GPS Trail Mapping DVD provides OHV enthusiasts and professionals with detailed information on how to gather OHV route (trail) information using GPS technology, and how to provide that information to the United States Forest Service in a format that will be usable by the government in an upcoming route designation process.

The DVD is divided into eight chapters. Chapter topics include an introduction to the USFS Route Designation process, GPS hardware, preparing for your trip, collecting data, DNR Garmin, Garmin Mapsource, Fugawi Global Navigator and providing data to the agency.

Emphasis is placed on GPS tools and technology that are available to OHV enthusiasts, and software that can be used to manage, catalog and format GPS data.

The DVD was developed jointly by the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), the Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO), and the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) with input from the USDA Forest Service (USFS), BlueRibbon Coalition, Americans for Responsible Recreational Access (ARRA), American Motorcyclist Association (AMA), Specilaty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) and the United Four-Wheel Drive Association (UFWDA).

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The DVD is available through the NOHVCC. One sample DVD is free for the asking, but the NOHVCC has to charge shipping and handling for multiple orders. To order, call 800/348-6487 or e-mail trailhead@nohvcc.org

Tri-County ATV

OFF ROAD WITH ATV TRACTION Inc. My first meeting with the newly formed ATV Traction club, was in the spring of 2001. I’d read about the upcoming meeting in our local newspaper and decided I wanted to meet others with quads to find out where they rode. At that time they were just a bunch of friends meeting in Brian Mills’ garage in West Springfield Pa. Brian, the president and founder of the club, had been an ATV/motorcycle rider since childhood.

He’d listened for years to complaints from the locals about no place to ride.

It seemed everyone had back yard trails, but no one had conceived that these trails might some day be connected from one area to another. This became Brian’s dream.

Home based in the North West corner of Pennsylvania, in Erie County, ATV Traction has grown to become one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most influential ATV organizations by uniting riders throughout the state. Our members have formed chapters in eight Pennsylvania counties, including Erie, McKean, Tioga, Potter, Mercer, Venango, Butler and Clarion. We currently send club newsletters to members in our neighboring states of Ohio and New York, as well as 7 other states. We think this is positive proof that the ATV image throughout our area is being changed through our dedication and hard work. .

By expanding our club, we have expanded our riding opportunities at the same time. Currently three of our chapters have established riding areas designated as “members only” areas. The

Erie County Chapter has newly acquired lands near Edinboro, donated to us by several land owners in that area. These are back yard trail linked together to make an approximate 15 mile trail.

In the McKean County Chapter of the club, they have permission to ride on land owned by Collins Pines. Many of the trails were old logging roads, some still traveled today. The land is breathtaking in many areas, and definitely worth the many hours they have put into making bridges and maintaining what roads are there.

Our Venango County Chapter has two trail areas. One is 28 miles long and the other is 30 miles long. The reputation that Traction members made in this area, had land owners happily signing papers allowing ATV Traction to ride on and across their lands. On almost any given weekend, you could find club members working hard to clear garbage from eye sore areas in the county, building bridges and clearing brush and limbs from trails.

Mention riding after any clean-up jobs, and you have a group waiting to help out on any given day.

Being a member of a club of over 1400 members means that you never have to attend a ride or dice run alone. Even if you go alone, you will always be lucky enough to meet up with a friendly face or two by the end of the day. Many folks in the club have back yard trails that don’t really add up to hours and hours of riding time, but can still make a nice afternoon ride with a picnic and BS session around a campfire after.

Since we purchased our machines in 2001, all of our summer vacations since, have been with our quads; and most of those have been with new friends from the club. Five years ago I would have never pictured myself riding through the rolling hills of West Virginia, dodging snow flakes and mud holes in a thermal rain suit and boots. Nor would I ever think that I would be in the wilds of northern Canada cautiously watching for bear while searching for Moose in the lowland rivers and marshlands. Just this last September, six of us rented a log cabin in Michigan so we could ride for a week on the many well groomed trails they have. We snapped photographs of wolf tracks in the sand, with the sounds of Elk whistles coming from the next ridge. We never caught sight of any, but we sure knew they were there!

We are finding that it is a wonderland of riding experiences out there, just for the taking. We joined ATV Traction to find places to ride, but we gained so much more than that. In our club we have riders and racers, poke-alongs and pacers. We have ages 8 to 88, with the average age in our club being in their mid 40’s. Creating a positive image is of utmost importance to us, but what fun we’ve had while doing it! If you don’t already belong to an ATV Club.... any club.....you should!

For more information on ATV Traction Inc., visit http://www.atvtraction.org/ C. J. Campbell ATV Traction News Coordinator

Winter Trail Ride

You can now purchase ATVs manufactured for 2-up riding.

Rec Rider attended the 4th Annual SSRT Winter Trail Ride in late December in North Central PA. The 1800 member group promotes safe and legal riding practices in the state of Pennsylvania as they work with DCNR to open up more trail riding opportunities for ATV riders young and old. The day was fantastic for a ride with bright skies and temperatures in the low 40’s. I’m estimating there were over 300 ATV’s out for the day’s event as the line seemed to go on forever as

they left the trailhead. To be eligible to ride all riders must have a DCNR registration as well as a club registration to ride on the trail system. Registered ATV’s and motorcycles only are allowed to ride the trails. (Sorry, no unregistered motorized vehicles allowed here, check elsewhere in this issue for those riding opportunities). The system is also open for bicycles, horses and hikers as well.

Tri-County ATV, a private membership club located in Heilwood PA, offers its members the opportunity to ride miles and miles of trails on over 850 acres of prime trail riding land.

As a private family club built by members for members, all revenue is generated through membership, events and fundraising. We believe in a family friendly environment and provide family memberships at only $95* per year. (*membership includes family household including children under age 18 and 1 quad/bike tag, additional quad/bike $5 each) Our Amenities include fully enclosed clubhouse, Mud Bog, 850+ rideable acres, Pulling sled, Primitive camping, Limited public events, Permanently marked trails, newly installed 500 foot track and more. Our member benefits include; 24/7 grounds access, Member rides, Member trips, Dealer Discounts, Member picnic, Primitive camping, Ride with Us and Activity Rewards programs.

Our 2007 Schedule includes 2 Open House weekends April 28th& 29th and September 8 & 9th that are open to the public as well as a Tri-County ATV exclusive Haunted Ride October 20th & 27th. Track and Drag circuit dates coming soon. Please visit our website for updated details.

We offer every ATV off road enthusiast the opportunity to Ride Legal & Ride all the Time!

Featured in Mud Magazine Tri-County ATV provides year round fun for the whole family!

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Indian Creek Valley Open House

By Mark Lynch

Club members out on the trail.

The Indian Creek Valley ATV club located in Donegal, PA had its winter open house in late 2006. Many club members and their families rode the freshly groomed 16 mile event while 50+ non members enjoyed riding the Laurel Mountains of South Western PA. The club recently opened its new additional 150+ acre parking/camping area and ATV safety training / vending area for this event. Club President Mark Lynch, a long time ATVA

congressman stated that a $5,000 grant from Polaris helped pay for the freshly groomed trails and new trail head materials.

“This is a great place to bring the whole family to ride; we have a little something for every type of ATV enthusiast in a private club setting.” For more information on ATV riding at Indian Creek Valley visit www.icvatvclub.com

Getting ready to ride.

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Club News

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WMX - WER Studded Tire Review Product Report – New BEST GRIP TIRE STUDS WITH CARBIDE TIPS

Date: December 31, 2006 Product: Mitas Off Road Tires; Sizes 80/100-21 Mitas C-17; 120/90-19 Mitas C-16; Best Grip Studs installed at setup from Works Enduro Rider; Approximately 240 front and 210 rear Bike: Ice CubeYZ315WMXtreme. com Pro Yamaha

We were excited receiving our new set of best grip studded off-road m/c tires. The crew at W.E.R performed a superior installation and setup. Initial look out of the box was “Mad Max is in town! “ We could not wait to mount them on our best-motored bike. We chose our WMX YZ315 Stroker RPMs.com Yamaha.

Using H.D. Maxxis tubes, care should be taken to mount these babies’s up; we are talking about 250 studs on the front and 210 on the rear.

I would suggest Mechanic Gloves or a similar facsimile.

There are some serious offroad winter studs. The look it gives the motorcycle is unbelievable.

Tire wraps should be used to move the bike on cement but cardboard or carpet will work also.

Trail Report

Test Rider: John Wernsdorfer “JW” Test Sight: Lewis County Western Adirondacks; WMX North Headquarters, Harrisville, NY 13648 Conditions: 32 degrees with fresh 3-4 inches of snow over approx ¼ inch of ice and frozen dirt base.

From the start you feel uneasy and the look and feel of frozen surface can be tricky and unpredictable not to mention scary, but the Best Grip Studs M/C quickly gain your confidence and eliminates all these problems.

These tires were inspiring, positive and tight right through all the gears.

Nothing changes with speed except your fun level.

With winter riding, conditions are constantly changing. With fluctuating temperatures come frozen ruts, rigid ice and varying snow conditions. Your speeds will vary also with wetter snow being usually more rider

friendly and more predictable.

I put the tires to the test riding knarrly tight single track, with frozen rocks, numerous log crossing and semi-frozen mud holes. Then I jumped on to a wider, faster style ATV trail which includes dirt roads that were ice and snow covered.

Nothing seemed to bother the best grip stud system, always

* Editors Note: JW from WMXTreme.com

The wear factor was also excellent with the front and rear tires showing no signs of stud loss and only normal wear on the carbide tips. With this in mind, these studs should last for several seasons with normal use and can be removed and reinstalled depending on your bike selection.

If you like to ride and if you like winter, you will LOVE this product.

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by Chase Rusden

Happy New Year! This is Chase.

I can’t wait for racing season, I’ve been dying for some action! Lately I have been playing indoor soccer

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sure footed with minimal slide out or a loose feel.

A kid’s view to stay in shape for racing.

While riding I have been practicing on my weak spots & trying to push myself on and off the track. I learned that every second counts and you have to push every time there is a chance.

Some other things I’ve done to keep in shape is running on the treadmill, doing push-ups, and situps. I also went to pro KTM Supermoto racer John Lewis’s house to ride. I learned that at the

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level he is at you can do just about anything on two wheels! Well, I am going to go ride.

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Tech Tips

Setting your sag I’m sure you’ve heard this phrase before.

For some riders, it’s one of the first things they do with a new bike, for others it’s still a mystery. I can’t emphasize how important your sag is for proper suspension performance. No matter how much you spend on shock re-valving, you won’t see the full potential unless you set your sag.

Your sag also influences the performance of your forks and your bikes handling characteristics.

Before you start, check your owner’s manual for the correct spring (both shocks and forks) for your weight and change as necessary. If you’ve had your suspension re-valved, the suspension shop should have recommended a spring change if needed.

You can double check your spring rate below when we check the free sag.

Basically, setting your sag is fine-tuning the tension on your rear shock absorber spring. Your spring has been designed to work for a specified weight range. Let’s say this range is 160-180lbs. Therefore, the setting (or sag) that works for a 160lb rider won’t work as well for an 180lb rider. Setting your sag is easy and can be accomplished with a few simple tools.

ring on your shock spring. I like to mark the collar against the spring so you see how many turns you are making. You can sometimes turn the spring to spin the collar, if not you’ll have to use the punch. It usually takes approximately 2-3 revolutions per 5mm of sag.

Have the rider sit on the bike again and re-measure. It may take several attempts until you get the correct sag, but take your time and get it right. Don’t forget to tighten the lock nut.

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There are two types of sag, rider sag and free sag. Rider sag is measured with the rider sitting on the bike; free sag is measured with the bike alone.

RIDER SAG (or RACE SAG) Place the bike on a stand to raise the rear wheel off the floor. Place your sag tool in the axle and set to zero, or if you’re using a measuring tape put the end of tape in the axle and write down this measurement. It’s not critical where you measure to; usually it’s along the edge of your rear fender or side panel. Next, have your rider sit on the bike (preferably in race gear). Take the measurement again. Make sure you take this measurement from the same spot. If using the sag scale, you can read the sag directly. If using a measuring tape, you’ll need to subtract this measurement from your first one. You now have your rider sag.

A fill size bike sag should be between 95105mm, with 100mm being an average sag.

A 65cc bike sag should be 70-75mm and an 85cc should be 85-90mm.

If you need to adjust the sag, use a hammer and punch to loosen the lock

FREE SAG (or STATIC SAG) This measurement is taken the same way as rider sag, but this time measure the sag without the rider. Push down on the seat several times to let the bike “settle” into position before measuring. Free sag should be 15-30mm. If your free sag is less than 15mm you’ll need a heavier spring. If

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The 100mm rider sag measurement is an average, some riders may prefer a stiffer 95mm setting or vice versa. Make sure the high and low speed compression as well as the rebound adjusters are within the specified range. You can fine-tune your suspension by adjusting these clickers.

You’ll find some huge improvements can be made by a few clicks. As you become more familiar with these adjustments, you’ll find that different settings work best for a variety of tracks. I’d suggest writing down your starting settings and then keeping a record of what settings work best at each track.

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On the Saturday after Thanksgiving MRA traveled west to the Breezewood Proving Grounds. I had heard many good things about Dan Harris’ facility, but this was the first time I’d made the trip. Dan is an accomplished expert ATV racer and he and his wife own and operate the facility on a daily basis.

The Proving Grounds are located just a few miles off the PA Turnpike at Breezewood, PA (the town of motels and hotels). They have just over 50 acres at their facility offering 3 mx tracks for different skill levels, a kids track and an indoor pitbike track. During the season, all tracks are groomed and watered regularly.

There is another motocross track in the planning stages and they hope to complete

Breezewood offers over 50 acres of practice tracks to hone your MX skills on. out of McBride Sports Accessories was the big winner on the night. Stoner rode his Pitster Pro to three victories on the Breezewood’s owner, Dan Harris evening. Brandon Weary was another is an expert racer himself that has a great passion for the sport. multi class winner taking two wins on the night. A two moto format was run reading this, that race is scheduled for February the 24th. with lots of riding time for everyone and a classic rubber The riding season is about to kickoff here in central PA, so band start topped off the action. make sure you get Breezewood on your list of “must places The BPG series has one round left by the time you’ll be to ride” in 2007. Check out their website at www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com then load up the machines and give them a try, and be sure to tell them that MRA sent you.

This 1970’s Hybrid caught the eye of many Pit Bike racers at Breezewoods opener. that track in the summer of ‘07 and there is a small trail section through the woods.

Breezewood also has a dining hall that sells hot hood during the spring and summer riding seasons with a nice comfortable place to sit down and eat. There is a big screen TV and a full supply of racing videos for your enjoyment. On this day they served up Thanksgiving dinner to the riders that had come to spend the day.

There is a shower house with private showers for everyone to get cleaned up and camp sites are available for both RV and Tent Camping and they also have a private rental cabin if you call ahead to reserve. If you want to take a break from riding you can challenge your friends to a friendly game of volleyball or horseshoes on one of the many pits around the park.

Saturday night kicked off their winter Pit Bike racing series. They have a really cool track inside a barn that also offers concessions and a heated spectator’s area. Nine classes were run with a decent turnout for the first event of the season. The series is very casual and is designed to have fun. Most riders rode in multiple classes and Jerod Stoner riding

Check out www.breezewoodprovinggrounds.com for all the details on this great off road park.

Jerod Stoner won three classes on the night racing the McBride Sports Pitster Pro.

RD # 1 Winners Indoor Pitbike Series November 25, 2006

Race 1 (50cc Mod 13-17): Brandon Weary

Race 2 (Vet 110/125 Open): Joe McNeal

Race 3 (50cc Mod Adults): Brandon Weary

Race 4 (65cc Two Stroke): Garrett Jacobi

Race 5 (Reverse Direction): Jerod Stoner

Race 6 (Kids 50cc 4-8):

Beau Livingston & Kyle Snyder (Combined the 50’s and the 70’s, Kyle was on a 70)

Race 7 (Open Money Class): Jerod Stoner

Race 8 (125 Beginner Class Adults): Joel Gensamer

The old fashioned rubber band start worked just fine.

Race 9 ( 125 Open): The racing action was intense inside the Breezewood barn.

Jerod Stoner

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breezewood proving grounds

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2007 Memorial day weekend

Saturday Night ””” Racing ”””

Motorcycle /ATV Motocross Park Information Line:

May 26th

WWW.BREEZEWOODPROVINGGROUNDS.COM

Classes for Bikes & Quads of all Sizes!

(814) 784-3605

Saturday Night under the lights on Big Track, Classes for Everyone, even pit bikes – no AMA or district cards needed !

Free Cook-Out on Sunday

Sunday Night

Volley Ball - Quad Riders vs Bike Riders !!!

Fun Fair Classes will be available allowing everyone a chance to race at the Proving Grounds. Tell your friends now and mark this first ever event on your calander.

Giving away great memorable plaques.

Racing Fees:

Sign Up Starts: 6pm Practice by class: 7pm to 8pm End Sign Up: 7:15pm Racing Starts: 8:30pm

First Class:. . . . . . . . . . . . . $30 Second Class:. . . . . . . . . . . $20 Third Class: . . . . . . . . . . . . $10

Camping Available

Gate Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5

3 Tracks open for riding all weekend!!

Plaques will be awarded for each class along with prizes!

Information Line: (814) 784-3605

2007 Schedule of Events

Saturday, March 3 Practice: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, March 4 Season Opener – Race Day

April 21 Motocross School – Open to 60 and 80 cc Riders (Pre-registration required)

Friday, March 16 Practice: Noon to 5:00 PM Saturday, March 17 Northeast Classic Warm-up Sunday, March 18 Northeast Classic – Factory Contingencies – Sponsored by Cumberland Kawasaki and Suzuki and Roxy’s Cycles

Saturday, May 12 Practice: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, May 13 Sponsored by Roxy’s Cycles

Saturday, March 31 Practice Day Noon to 5:00 PM Sunday, April 1 Ultimate Series, 4’ Trophy Day Kawasaki Contingencies, Sponsored by Velocity Cycles April 7 Motocross School – Open to all Riders (Pre-registration required)

Friday, June 1 Practice: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, June 2 Yamaha All Star Warm-up Sunday, June 3 Yamaha All Star Sponsored by Action Motorsports, B & B Yamaha, Yamaha of Camp Hill, and Yamaha Motor Corp.

June 9 Motocross School – Open to All Riders (Pre-registration required)

Friday, June 22 Practice: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday & Sunday, June 23 & 24 LL Youth Regional

Saturday, Sept. 1 Practice: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, September 2 – Rider Appreciation Day, Final Race for 2007 Track Points

Saturday, July 14 Practice: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, July 15 MDRA Race – 4’ Trophy Day, Youth BC Classes and all Regular Classes Suzuki and Yamaha Contingencies, Sponsored by Twigg Cycles

Saturday, Sept. 29 Practice: 10:00 to 4:00 Sunday, September 30 Ultimate Series, Factory Contingencies Honda, Husq, Kawasaki, and Suzuki 2008 Track Points Begin, Sponsored by West Shore Suzuki

Saturday, August 18 Practice: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, August 19 MDRA Race – Youth BC Classes and all Regular Classes Sponsored by Action Motorsports

Saturday, October 27 Practice and Doublin Gap Awards Banquet 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, October 28 Race Day, 2008 Track Points Saturday, Nov. 3 Practice: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, Nov. 4 Race Day – Double Track Points for 2008

Gates Open 7:00 AM Gates Close 11:00 PM Sign in 8:00 to 10:00 AM Riders Meeting 10:45 AM Practice Starts 11:30 AM Racing Starts 12:30 PM Chapel Service 9:45 AM

Track located six miles North of Shippensburg, Pa. on Route 696

For Information call

717-249-6036 Or check the web at

www.doublingap.com Email: doublingap@aol.com

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All events are AMA Sanctioned

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??? Guess who ???

By Nikki Sidle

Name This Racer:

* Diehard motocross enthusiast

* Always has a traveling companion

* He rides 40 and 45 + Classes

* State Champion in several states

* Sponsored by Motographx & Lebanon Valley Cycles

* Rides 450’s

* Always helps anyone in need

* Rumor has it; He gave Ricky some good riding tips

Racers – find MRA’s Nikki Sidle at the race track and give her your guess. Then wait to the next months issue of MRA to see if your name is listed in our pages as a winner.

What are you waiting for?

START GUESSING!!

track talk with Nikki Sidle

Word Splurge - I asked a variety of questions to some of our top Vet riders in the district and they must splurge the first word that pops in their head!

The Word Tom Sebastian #70 Mike Cepress #99 Mike Bear #914

Gap Racing/ LebVal Blackmans Cycle Center Action Motor Sports Lorettas Lynns Never been there Hot Injury Me Sucks A-LOT Energy Drink Monster Monster Z Pro Motocross Cool!

Bubba Unadilla Holeshot Sweet The King Love em Girls Yah Baby!

Tonya Love em Stickers Keith Brown Moto Graphx Nesessary Competition Love it The Bomb Frenchy Moto Mom Too many to say Carol Beltz My wife Music Pink Floyd Love it Rock X-games Travis #1 Pastrana Pastrana Florida All winter if I could Alligators Gainesville Supercross O.K. SICK MAN! Orlando Dirt start Don’t matter, like both The Best Awesome Mx schools Tischnor Too Old Bailey Track Budds Miles Mountain Gainesville Gear Thor Fox Answer Sponsors Make me feel meaningful Gotta have em Greatfull Traveling The price you gotta pay for good expeirences Fun Money$$ Rutts Not for old guys O.K. FUN! Mike Sharkey Factory Cheater King of mechanics race Don’t know him

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Tomahawk MX Race Times For ALL Races

2007 TMX Schedule

March 30 Loretta Lynn Practice Day

June 2 AHRMA

June 23 & 24 Tomahawk MX race

March 31 April 1 Loretta Lynn Qualifier

July 15 District 7 Harescramble, Quad harescramble & Quad MX

May 12 AHRMA May 19 & 20 MDRA

AHRMA Races: $10 gate fee $30 - 1st class $25 - 2nd class

July 28 & 29 Tomahawk MX race

August 5 District 7 Harescramble, Quad harescramble & Quad MX August 11 & 12 MDRA

6:00am - Gates Open

September 9 District 7 Harescramble, Quad harescramble & Quad MX October 7 Pig Roast October 21 Pig Roast November 4 Ironboss race

District 7 Harescramble, Quad harescramble & Quad MX Races are all in one day

6:00am - Sign Up 8:15am - Church Service 8:30am - Riders Meeting 9:00am - Practice 10:00am - Race AMA Cards required at all Races.

MDRA cards required for MDRA races. No district cards needed to race.

OPEN PRACTICE 7 Days a Week from 10 am to 5 pm

Harescramble race times: . . . . 10am – 12pm Quad harescramble times:. . . . . 12:30 – 2pm Quad MX practice begins:. . . . . 1 pm

Call us at: (304) 229-6682 Check Our Website At: www.tomahawkmx.com 

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To all Our Customers, Riders and Dealers Thanks for a Good Year in 2006. We appreciate Your Support.

07’ News & Updates • The TBT Support Trailer will be at local races • We are a Yoshimura support dealer with demo pipes for anyone who would like to try them

• TBT / Keeney Graphx kits are now available

• Quick turnaround on all DLC Suspension coatings

• We have jet kits and custom cam kits for most makes and models

• Look for our test bike articles in MXA and Transworld this spring

• Now available new works Showa and KYB parts

• Dealer pricing is available for 07’

To all riders and racers, good luck in the 07’ season.

East Coast

Keeney Motosports – Lebanon, PA

On the web at: www.tbtracing.com • 717-274-7422 • tbteast@dejazzd.com

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230 Pension Rd Englishtown, NJ 07726

732-446-7800 • 732-446-1373 fax Info@etownraceway.com

www.racewaypark.com

32nd Anniversary RACEWAY PARK 2007 Motocross Race Schedule

March 11, Sunday

32nd Annual Raceway Park Championship Motocross Season Opener. All 2Wheel Classes Run.

March 25, Sunday The Monmouth Cycles Super Suzuki Showdown.

Normal Semi-Pro Race Day. All 2-Wheel Classes Run.

April 22, Sunday

Round #2 of 15th Annual THOR/PARTS UNLIMITED sponsored Northeast MOTOCROSS CLASSIC SERIES. Contingency paid out in most classes from Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, and Husqvarna. All 2-Wheel Classes Run.

May 27, Sunday

Loretta Lynn Area Qualifier.

Visit www.mxsports.com for detailed information.

The Monmouth Cycles Kawasaki Team Green Plays Mean Race. Normal Semi-Pro Race Day. All 2Wheel Classes Run.

April 21, Saturday

June 10, Sunday

Normal Semi-Pro Race Day. All 2-Wheel Classes Run. “Warm-up Race” for Northeast Motocross Classic Series for following day.

Normal Semi-Pro Race Day. All 2-Wheel Classes Run.

April 14-15, Sunday

July 15, Sunday 22nd Annual Suzuki sponsored N. J. State Motocross Championships, District 6 Yearly Points Series, D-6 Bucks & Double D-6 Points Awarded, Ultimate Motocross

07 KROC Bike Giveaways

Championship Series.

Suzuki & Kawasaki contingency paid out in most classes. All 2-Wheel Classes Run.

August 11, Saturday RP MINI ONLY DAY. All 65cc & 85cc Youth classes as well as all of the Pee Wee MX Youth Quad classes .

August 12, Sunday The Monmouth Cycles Yamaha Down and Dirty Motocross Race. Normal Semi-Pro Race Day. All 2Wheel Classes Run.

September 1 Saturday

15th Annual VET & VINTAGE REUNION (Expanded Vet classes & ACR Vintage classes only at this event). Sponsored

by Kessler Pro Suspension in memory of Bruce Zimmermann. Exact race classes run on this day listed on website www.racewaypark.com Motocross page.

September 2, Sunday Normal Semi-Pro Race Day. All 2-Wheel Classes Run.

THREE FREE BIKES will be given away at KROC (1 to 65cc riders, 85cc riders, & B Class riders.

Contributing Bike Sponsors: Monmouth Cycles- KX 250F Mt. Holly Kawasaki- KX 85 Town & Country Cycle Center- KX 85

Pit Bike Schedule Race Dates

March 10, Saturday March 24, Saturday Sponsored by May 26, Saturday Trapani’s July 14, Saturday September 15, Saturday October 5:

September 16 Sunday

Monmouth Cycles Honda Day Hell on Wheels Race.

Normal Semi-Pro Race Day. All 2-Wheel Classes Run. Last RPMX Track Points Race.

October 6th & 7th, Saturday & Sunday 31st Annual KAWASAKI TEAM GREEN MOTOCROSS RACE OF CHAMPIONS And Round #5 of the Eastern Pro-Am Championship Series All 2-Wheel Classes Run. See many of the finest motocross racers from all over the country at this very special event. The best race of the year.

Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda & Yamaha contingency paid out. All trophy classes and 25+, 30+, and 40+ Expert classes race on Sat. ONLY. 125 and 250 Pro-Expert Feature Classes along with IRONMAN CLASSIC, Mt. Holly Kawasaki MINI CYCLE SHOOTOUT, and Town & Country Cycle Center KESSLER CUP on Sun. only. (Check website www.racewaypark.com for exact classes and race order). Special Kawasaki Team Green Motocross

Pee Wee MX / Youth Quad Schedule Race Dates

March 10, Saturday March 24, Saturday April 14 & 15 Sat & Sun Loretta Lynn Qualifier. Pee Wee MX Only. No Youth Quad this event.

April 22, Sunday NorthEast Classic Series. Pee Wee MX Only. No Youth Quad this event.

May 26, Saturday Sponsored by Freehold Honda July 14, Saturday August 11, Saturday: RP MINI DAY. All Pee Wee MX Youth Quad classes as well as all of the 65cc & 85cc Youth classes.

September 15, Saturday

James Stewart at the 2006 KROC.

Race of Champions midweek practice scheduled for Wed. Sept. 27th on race track based on fair weather conditions, open to all riders. Call before traveling for weather and track conditions report.

October 20, Saturday Tentative Open Practice + Banquet

October 21, Sunday Trophy Class Day with one combined Expert Class (25+, 30+, 40+, 125, 250 Experts run together for one single purse).

Motocross School

March 17, Saturday May 5, Saturday June 16, Saturday July 28, Saturday September 8, Saturday October 13, Saturday

ATV & Quad Race Dates Raceway Park Quad Races

June 3 July 8 November 11

WPSA Race Dates

August 19

Friday Pit Bike Race of Champions

For further information call (732) 446-7800 or www.racewaypark.com

gates open 7am Sign up till 8:45am Practice 9am

Supercross Gates open 3pm

Sign up till 5pm Practice 5:15pm

Hare Scrambles

Gates open at 7am

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Overnight parking available

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No Alcohol permitted

Email: info@evansvillemxpark.com

570-759-2841

Motocross

Quads

March 18

March 31

April 29

April 1 (Round 2)

May 20 (Pa Round 5)

April 21

May 5 (Acr & Vets)

Sept 16 (Round 12)

May 27

April 28

May 19 (Ahrma & Vets)

July 15 (Pa Round 8)

May 5

June 3 (5 Ft. Trophies)

October 14

May 12

July 29

October 28

June 2

August 5 (Ultimate # 9)

July 28

August 19

August 4

September 23

August 18 September 15

 August 5th – FREE Pig Roast for all riders  Motocross – FREE bike give away sponsored by T.P.C. (2007 rmz 250)  Motocross – June 3rd 5Ft trophy’s sponsored by minute man  Hare scramble – northeast hare scramble series w/ dmx sponsored by matto cycle  Supercross –evansville sx series/jackets/ sponsor giveaways

VISIT WWW.EVANSVILLEMXPARK.COM FOR MORE INFO!!

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2450 Schoenersville Road • Allentown, PA 18109 Phone: 610-841-8800 • Fax: 610-841-8801 e-mail: tricity@ptd.net • www.tricitypowersports.com

Lehigh Valley’s Yamaha Dealer

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As B & B’s reputation continued to grow, so did their need for yet more space. In December of last year they moved to their new facility B & B’s new facilty covers 27,000 square feet on Champ Blvd. just to service their customers needs. a few miles west of their old location. They B & B Sales and Service were able to expand Opens New Facility their service facility as well as add additional Talk about raising the bar, B & B Sales and space to their parts and accessories Service from Lancaster County Pennsylvania department. They carry a full line of parts has just opened their new 27,000 square and accessories and apparel for street, offfoot facility along PA Route 283 in Manheim, road, race and watercraft.

PA. The facility boasts an 11,000 square foot As far as the showroom goes, you better showroom and features product from both bring your walking shoes. In speaking with Yamaha and KTM. General Manager Craig Shenigo, Craig Their humble beginnings date back to 1972 said “If Yamaha makes it, I have it.” They when Craig Bear started his first motorcycle carry the full line of KTM Motorcycles as dealership in Ephrata, PA. They sold brands well as Yamaha generators and personal like Montesa, KTM and Husqvarna and it watercraft. was there that they began to establish their And make sure you check out the new reputation for outstanding customer service. side by side Rhino UTV’s from Yamaha In 1984 Bear moved his store to while you’re there. These units are the next Lancaster where he also took on Yamaha’s big thing in off-road recreation and utility. line of powersports equipment. There Bear B & B Sales and Service is located

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hangover harescramble The afternoon event brought the ATV’s to When the green flag dropped it was Borich into the woods on a 6 mile loop. At the start it was District 6 rider Jed the line. The same course was used as the with the holeshot, at the end it was Borich Haines with the holeshot on his bikes for the all star line – up that made their with the win and Sturdivant in second. The KX125. Haines held the lead on way to Rocket. GNCC Pros Chris Borich, two ran away from the pack at the first race the motocross track portion of the Andris Lagzdins and Brent Sturdivant were of the new year. The event was sponsored course but by the end of the first all lined up on the front row as well as the by Moose Racing. To view complete results, loop both of the Rodgers boys had # 2 Womens racer in the country Angel Atwell. head on over to www.rocketraceway.com and to check out pics from today’s race log passed him riding onto www.mcracingaction.com the bigger machines.

Haines held onto third until a mechanical problem sidelined him for over 10 minutes.

A riders wait for the start - dead engine, This allowed Chad Gochenour owner of clutch hand on visor.

Tomahawk MX Park Have you ever had a hangover a week to slip by with Andrew after New Years? Well, this year the Maryland Tsakaniakas hot on his heels.

Comp Riders did, along with close to 200 At the checkers it would be willing riders. In the past, the Hangover Ryan Rodgers with the overall Race, yes the race, not the other things we followed by his brother Eric typically associate with a hangover, was then Tsakaniakas, Gochenour held at Budds Creek the Sunday after New and Randall Riggs rounding Like Rodgers, Chris Borich wins every Can you say Rokon Automatic - anybody know Years. This year the crew from the Comp out the top five. race he shows up at. what year this bike was built?

Riders moved their event west to Rocket Raceway in Three Springs, PA. You couldn’t have asked for a better day for early January. Rain had fallen a few days prior to the event but by the day before the race temps were in the mid 60’s and on race day the sun was shining high in the sky with temps in the 50 degree range. Many racers agreed that it was a perfect day for a race.

The Comp Riders have been around for close to 40 years and the Hangover is a tradition among their club. The first event of the day brought 10 motorcycle classes to the line. The start was dead engine with the clutch hand on the visor. The flag waved and 20 A riders headed for the first turn.

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VET 1. David Rose; 2. Patrick Goonan; 3. William Phillips; 4. Kevin Anderson; 5. Dan Dinaio; 6. James Quesinberry; 7. John Kernan; 8. Samuel Gray; 9. Shannon Bohince; 10. David Hood.

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Joseph Papa pursues the competition on the Rocket Raceway powerline.

Vet 1. Mike Kyte; 2. Mike Young; 3. David Kyte; 4. Mark Donovan; 5. Ron Mann; 6. James Wilson; 7. Stephen Johnson; 8. Bob Terrill; 9. Matt Stockheim; 10. Bryan Rausch.

Women’s 1. Audrey Lockhart.

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Ryan Rodgers wins - this year on a YZF450.

Like he needed more speed.

A 1. Chris Borich; 2. Brent Sturdivant; 3. Andy Lagzdins; 4. Jeff Pickens; 5. Jesse Mekins; 6. Angel Atwell; 7. Jason Randall; 8. John Cunningham; 9. Mike Kramer; 10. Chris Vougioukles; 11. Chad Briggs B 1. Mike Miller; 2. Joseph Papa; 3. Anthony Voight; 4. Nick Regalia; 5. Jesse Kelly; 6. Doug Moore; 7. Trevor Thompson; 8. Shawn Collins; 9. Travis Hoover; 10. Chuck Dunn.

C 1. Justin Rozirak; 2. Jamie Bithell; 3. Luke Bange; 4. Andy Wheeler; 5. Kenneth Wilfong; 6. Todd Moshala; 7. John Hupman; 8. Jason Pritchard; 9. Kenny Frey; 10. Patrick Stull.

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2007 Event Schedule March 25 Keystone Series & Race For The Rubber Bikes And Quads April 29 Gold Series Mx (Contingencies) May 27 Keystone Series Bikes And Quads

June 10 Gold Series (Contingencies) Bikes And Quads Aug. 26 Mama Rides The Rocket Sept. 9 Mama Rides The Rocket Oct 7 Tri District Cup & The Champagne

Hare Scramble Dates April 29 Bikes Only D-5 & D7 Points June 3 E.C.E.A. Bikes Only D-7 Points Oct. 7 Bikes And Quads D-5 & D-7 Points

All races pay year end points to D5 & D7. Always a Saturday Practice before a Sunday Race. 10 till 4 Practice fee $25.00

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B 86-200 1. Cody Mummert; 2. Christopher Petrovia; 3. Brett Curtis; 4. Cory Shaffer; 5. Bonan Kilgore; 6. Jocabous Ferreira.

B 201-Open 1. Jeremy Nease; 2. Chris Bithell; 3. Ben Webster; 4. Brad Woodfall; 5. Patrick Morressey; 6. Jesse Gill; 7. Gary Gray; 8. Joshua Michael; 9. Scott Kellner; 10. Cody Mulligan.

C 86-200 1. Brian Boyer; 2. Leann Bange; 3. Joseph Funaro; 4. Kyle Winner; 5. Nathan Elliott; 6. Nicholas Kuczarski; 7. Aamon Bates; 8. Matthew Hall; 9. John Wilcox; 10. Kevin Statler.

4 Stroke 1. Robie Leese; 2. Michael Tsakanikas; 3. David Bader; 4. Matthew Morris; 5. Paul Dory; 6. Marty Walther; 7. Mike Polston; 8. Zach Waller; 9. Chris Caudill; 10. William Rock.

C 201-Open 1. David Izer; 2. Darren Aldinger; 3. Adam Butchko; 4. David Dalmasso; 5. Brian Acri; 6. Wade Glover.

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Boo Koo arena cross Reading, PA January 5-7, 2006

By JC Benson Several local riders made the trek to compete in the Friday and Saturday racing action. Wile, Cook, Kibler, Kendall and Pamartt competed in 250 and 450 action with Shaffer , Palonicola and several others competing in 60cc action. Friday night’s event saw a tight track layout and with all the rain and dampness the track had a hard time coming around for the evening’s

events. Racing action was hard fought for every position and saw most every rider take a spill at some point giving the fans plenty of excitement. Saturday saw a few modifications to the track and with a better track surface competition was fierce. The local contingent fought gallantly and in the 60cc action saw Shaffer on the podium Friday and Palonicola on the podium Saturday. We want to thank the members of Pagoda for volunteering their time to flag the entire weekend and do the announcing on Sunday.

Damien Plotts

The crew from the Pagoda MC Club helped flag the event.

Local racers Trevor Shaffer and Luke Palonicola on the podium.

Frank Lettieri leads the 85cc group the the first turn.

Sunday Youth/Amateur

Eric Sebastian races Pit Bike at Boo Koo.

125/250 Intermediate 1. Andrew Baker; 2. Eric Hamilton; 3. Benjamin Rio; 4. Addison Kramer; 5. RJ Reynolds; 6. Tyler Hawk; 7. Jack Hileman; 8. Mike Minnick; 9. Scott Kalnas; 10. Benjamin Engel.

125/250 Novice 1. Justin Maylath; 2. Cody Riden; 3. Tony Fiore; 4. Billy Allen; 5. Kevin Schwartzmeyer; 6. Jerome Justofin; 7. Drayton Bumbaugh; 8. David Houseal; 9. Zakery Long; 10. Justin Kovecses.

125/250 Open 1. Andrew Baker; 2. Josh Lingle; 3. Benjamin Rio; 4. Benjamin Engel; 5. Billy Allen; 6. Nicholas Finelli; 7. Tony Fiore; 8. Jeremy Jones.

125/250 Schoolboy 12-15 1. Frank Lettieri; 2. Tyler Hawk; 3. Benjamin Rio;

4. Justin Maylath; 5. Broc Schmelynn; 6. Joey Peters; 7. Drey Boddie; 8. Rick Kithcart; 9. Austin Harvey; 10. Alex Maldet.

250/450 Intermediate 1. RJ Reynolds; 2. Addison Kramer; 3. Brian Mccullough; 4. Mike Minnick; 5. Zach Harrington; 6. Dan Duffy; 7. Stephen Janus; 8. Tim Deitzler; 9. Chris Tierney.

250/450 Novice 1. Levi Leatherman; 2. Jeff Mesler; 3. Dereck Swonger; 4. Karl Scherzberg; 5. Matt Raddi; 6. Robert Wampler; 7. David Houseal; 8. Jesse Portanova.

250/450 Open 1. Kurt Mcmillen; 2. Tony Roth; 3. George Finch; 4. Jed Schapport; 5. Tim Deitzler; 6. Trevor Mack.

50cc 4-6 Stock 1. Joseoh Mancici; 2. Caleb Keck; 3. Zakary Shaffer; 4. Seth Hammaker; 5. Bryson Koontz; 6. Gianni Lumadue; 7. Doug Zapf.

50cc 7-8 Stock 1. Scott Meshey; 2. William Agnew; 3. Mark Hushon; 4. Cameron Keck; 5. Dawson Evitts; 6. David Milana; 7. Ryan Mossop; 8. Savon Terry; 9. Christopher Ford; 10. Cole Zapf.

50cc Open 4-8 1. David Milana; 2. William Agnew; 3. Cameron Keck; 4. Dawson Evitts; 5. Caleb Keck; 6. Christopher Ford; 7. Austin Bear; 8. Carson Buffalon.

65cc 10-11 1. Scott Carpenter; 2. Taylor Perry; 3. Trevor Shaffer; 4. Logan Ehrets; 5. Brandon Miller; 6. Fred Kramer; 7. Collin Abderhalden; 8. Eric Vonada; 9. Brandon Belsak; 10. Arie Reachard.

65cc 7-9 1. Justin Cooper; 2. Damian Thompson; 3. John Sheaffer; 4. Mark Hushon; 5. Scott Meshey; 6. Kevin Rivera; 7. Trentin Herrington; 8. Sean Knoll; 9. David Milana; 10. Logan Mulally.

85cc 12-15 1. Frank Lettieri; 2. AJ Catanzaro; 3. Daryn Thompson; 4. Joey Peters; 5. Broc Schmelynn; 6. Brett Cooper; 7. Max Stevey; 8. Michael Cole; 9. David Magee; 10. Donovan Struzinski.

85cc 7-11 1. Scott Carpenter; 2. Luke Palonicola; 3. Justin Cooper; 4. Keith Lengle; 5. Brandon Miller; 6. Eric Vonada; 7. Brock Gosling; 8. Spencer Jacobs ; 9. Marcus Boddie; 10. Michael Baccaro.

85cc Super Mini 7-15 1. Frank Lettieri; 2. AJ Catanzaro; 3. Scott Carpenter; 4. Joey Peters; 5. Tyler Hawk; 6. Joey King; 7. Zachary Donlin; 8. Daryn Thompson; 9. Luke Palonicola; 10. Max Stevey.

Amateur Pitbike 1. Jason Conlon; 2. Scott Kalnas; 3. Joshua Sheffer; 4. Gage Keith; 5. Zach Harrington; 6.

Ending a successful 2006 season after running the fall circuit in Europe, Damien returned home by December to begin a new career. Damien and his family returned to his roots moving to Selinsgrove, PA from Delaware and in Mid-December saw the arrival of a new baby. As Damien moves into “semi-retirement”, he plans to compete in various weekly local events including local nationals. He will also begin his new position at VPE as a Rider Representative and Accessories Manager. However, his true passion for racing shines brightly when he begins to talk about his plans for the future in becoming a Rider Coach.

His plans are to work with riders, oneon-one, to cover all facets of the sport to include diet - training -sponsorship - and riding techniques. His intentions are also to become more involved with the local tracks and their events. The ultimate goal for the future is the formation of a Motocross Academy to share his experiences and knowledge with young riders We wish Damien the best as he forges ahead to fulfill his vision and we look forward to having the opportunity of being able to watch this very personable young man in action locally in 2007.

James Pierce; 7. Shawn Latocra; 8. Jesse Pierce; 9. William Rhinehart; 10. Michael Mcalister.

Open Beginner 1. Coty Sebastian; 2. Dylan Hill; 3. Trevor Blough; 4. Rocco Fazzolari; 5. Lon Martin; 6. James Feudale; 7. Jessica Smith; 8. Michael Grejdus; 9. Paul Panchesine; 10. Timothy Nester.

Open Collegeboy 16-24 1. RJ Reynolds; 2. Eric Hamilton; 3. Josh Lingle; 4. Zach Harrington; 5. Jack Hileman; 6. Brian Mccullough; 7. George Finch; 8. Benjamin Engel; 9. Dan Duffy; 10. Scott Kalnas.

Open Over 25 1. Kurt Mcmillen; 2. Jason Conlon; 3. Jed Schapport; 4. Micahel Bear; 5. Rich Frank; 6. Donnie Michaelis; 7. Lou Giomboni; 8. Michael Dore; 9. Ian Heller; 10. Mark Dwyer.

Open Over 30 1. Kurt Mcmillen; 2. Jason Conlon; 3. Micahel Bear; 4. Rich Frank; 5. Donnie Michaelis; 6. Lou Giomboni; 7. Michael Dore; 8. Mark Siegel; 9. Jeffrey Miller; 10. Jason Esterly.

Youth Pitbike 1. Aj Catanzaro; 2. Joey King.

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timonium short track 3oth Annual Rodney Farris Memorial Short Track Series

Every winter for 30 years that are about to become champions. There are many amateurs now, the Baltimore County Trail competing right now in our area that will give you the show of a Riders and the Cockeysville lifetime. So if you get a chance this year, go check out a flat track Optimist Club promote their race. In most cases you can do it the night before a motocross or Indoor Short Track Series in the a harescramble race and still get to your chosen destination before Cow Palace at the Timonium Cinderella turns into a pumpkin or something.

Now back to Timonium, Ellicott City Motorsports sponsored the State Fairgrounds in early 4 foot trophies on opening night with Lexus of Cherry Hill putting December.

I remember as a teenager some extra money into the “Dash for Cash”. The Baltimore County Opening night - 85cc racing coming to these events and Trail Riders donated $1000.00 to the Cockeysville, MD volunteer fire action. Matthew Langrehr thinking boy, “these guys are department and 170 racers made their way around the Timonium crazy”. To this day I still get that course to kick off (15) takes the win. same rush as I watch 8 riders the three race 2007 go wide open on 450cc race bikes around the tiny Timonium course. series.

The Trail Riders I still see some of the same racers competing as I did back then although in most cases their children or even grandchildren have will be right back to the fairgrounds come taken to the track at Timonium.

I see everything from heats full of 50cc riders to some of the summer to run their 6 fastest Pro’s in the country. On this night I would watch Jared Mees, race summer series.

National # 2 in the GNC Pro Singles division win the main event. Stay tuned to MRA I would also witness National # 1, Jake Johnson win the “Dash and their website at for Cash”, both riders being from right here in Pennsylvania. In www.bctra.com for recent years I have witnessed the fastest man on the planet and all the details and 7 or 8 time National Champion Chris Carr come to Timonium and to check out all the compete. (Chris just set the land speed record out at Bonneville on cool pictures from Megan Bell flies the checkers in tonight’s event go to a motorcycle.)

Womens division racing action.

Is anybody seeing a pattern here? Yes I know, you’re thinking mcracingaction.com. either MRA is a flat track nut or maybe I should go check out one of these races. The case is the same with many of the flat track races that are held thruout the year in both Districts 6 and 7. On any given night you can catch up with the big boys racing right here on the home town tracks.

It’s no wonder; many of them were born and raised right in our area. It’s a tribute to the amateur Youth 50cc Short Track racing is on the move.

Gray Gaulding is your racers that have started their Watch for record turnouts at a track near you.

50cc Four Stroke champion. careers here and to the ones

Jared Mees, National # 2 races to the win in the Pro division.

Round #1 December 8, 2006

50 Open (4-6) 1. Shawn Rothstein; 2. Chase Smith; 3. Ryan Rassa; 4. Devin Owens; 5. George Price; 6. Karl Wheeler; 7. Jacob Gast; 8. Jakob Rassa.

50 Open (7-8) 1. Dustin Healey; 2. Dylan Almony; 3. Savion Terry; 4. Cameron Smith; 5. Jordan Desomba; 6. Robby Smith; 7. Collin Bowers; 8. Chris Thomas.

50 4 Stroke (4-8) 1. Gray Gaulding; 2. Greg Ey; 3. Dalton Blettner; 4. Jesse Snyder; 5. Brennan Beach; 6. Colin Cunningham; 7. Brandon Price; 8. Scott Collings.

Adult 50 1. Jason Conlon; 2. Kevin Clark; 3. Seth Valentin; 4. Jason Cunningham; 5. Wayne Kiebler; 6. Louis Smith; 7. Michael Standiford; 8. Benjamin Rhodes.

65 (7-11) 1. Tyler Stacey; 2. Ryan Taylor; 3. Ryan Dragunas; 4. Colton Smith; 5. Greg Ey. 85 (7-15) 1. Matthew Langrehr; 2. Stuart Rodgers; 3. Joey Alexander; 4. Jeremiah Snow; 5. Evan Houston; 6. Daniel Bromley; 7. Joey Schmidt; 8. Gregory Betts.

Womens (150cc Max-4 Stroke) 1. Megan Bell; 2. Courtney Klinefelter; 3. Kelly Bell; 4. Rebecca Zafia; 5. Selena Stroh; 6. Nicole Henderson; 7. Erin Kissinger; 8. Samantha Bergman.

Youth 100 (7-15) 1. Daniel Bromley; 2. Darek Hersh; 3. Taylor Isennock; 4. Megan Bell; 5. Ryan Connelly; 6. Jeremiah Snow; 7. Matthew Langrehr; 8. Adam Teal.

Adult 100 (150cc Max-4 Stroke) 1. Nicholas Henderson; 2. Jason Conlon; 3. Rick Hart; 4. Dale Verzi; 5. Joe Bromley; 6. Jeffery Shields; 7. Joe Dragunas; 8. Paul Louch.

125 1. Shawn Rothstein; 2. Joseph Schueler; 3. Jesse Long; 4. Tony Sapanero; 5. John Henderson; 6. Tyler Kidwell; 7. John Long; 8. Scott Barnes.

450 (251cc-505cc) 1. Ryan Henderson; 2. Cory Strickler; 3. Cory Texter; 4. Mark Burkholder; 5. Kenneth Godwin; 6. Raymond Jenkins; 7. Michael Mester; 8. Corey Hormes.

PRO (251cc-505cc) 1. Jared Mees; 2. Jason Isennock; 3. Paul Lynch; 4. Roy Miller; 5. Donald Mullen; 6. Raun Wood; 7. Nicholas Arment; 8. Chris Klinefelter.

Ryan Henderson wins the 450 class.

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Johnson Jams at Timonium Indoor ST

By Len & Ben Breech TIMONIUM, MD. DEC. 9 After failing to make the eight rider Pro class final the night before, he swept through the evenings proceedings, setting fast time, winning his heat, semi and dash for cash on his American Suzuki sponsored machine. The Baltimore County Trail Riders/ Cockeysville Optimist Club sponsored event has evolved some unique rules to help speed the program along over the years; A and B riders compete in the same class, time trials determine starting spots for 125 and larger classes and riders are only allowed to enter one class, although they can ride the Adult 50 or 100 class. While he won everything, it was far from easy as he had to get under Raun Wood late in the semi for the win.

In the final, another rider who failed to make the opening final, Mike Varnes grabbed the lead from Johnson, Wood, Roy Miller and Don Mullen. Making only his third start of the season, Varnes held the lead with Johnson close behind. That changed about halfway when Johnson got a better drive off four and was alongside Varnes as they entered one, taking the lead.

Corey Hormes grabbed the 450 lead from Ryan Henderson and pulled away for the win. Coming off the fourth turn to take the white flag. Henderson fell, and Brett Friedel had no where to go, hitting him and the wall.

Both were slightly shaken, but not hurt.

Brandon Robinson jumped into the 250 lead followed by Jake Shoemaker, Michael Poe, Dale Verzi and Derek Hersh. Poe fell hard in the fourth turn, but remounted in fifth in the confusion, only to fall a few laps later.

Robinson gradually increased his margin over Shoemaker to half a lap by the end.

The 125 final had John Long taking the lead from Shawn Rothstein, Joe Schueler and Jesse Long. Several times, Rothstein let Long know he was right behind him as he tapped him in the turns to try to rattle the kid. Once he bobbled slightly, letting Long have a few length margin that he held

to the end.

Matt Langrehr, Dan Bromley and Joey Schmidt quickly distanced themselves from the rest of the 80 class.

Langrehr and Bromley ran nose to tail while Schmidt stayed with them running the outside line between them.

Schmidt took second on the fourth lap, but 125 winner (36) John Long Bromley took it back on the eighth 50 (7-8): lap and then got by Langrehr as they started 1. Cameron Smith (Con); 2. Robby Smith (KTM); 3. Dustin Healey (KTM); 4. Jordan Desomba the final lap.

Tyler Stacey repeated his 65 win of the (KTM); 5. Savion Terry (Con); 6. Gray Gaulding night before by taking the lead from Ryan (Cob); 7. Allan Fogle (KTM); 8. Rachel Martin (Yam) Varnes on the fourth lap. Also repeating 50 4 Stroke: was Rothstein’s son, Shawn II in the 50 4-6 1. Colin Cunningham (Hon); 2. Greg Ey (Hon); over Ryan Rassa and Devin Owens. Colin 3. Brandon Price (Hon); 4. Jesse Snyder (Hon); Cunningham took the 50 4 stroke lead from 5. Scott Collins (Hon); 6. Brennan Beach (Yam) Adult 50: Greg Ey on the third lap for the win. Savion 1. Robert McFadden (Hon); 2. Mike Standiford Terry and Cameron Smith pulled away from (Hon); 3. Travis Boston (Hon); 4. Jason the 50 7-8 final. Smith took the lead on the Cunningham (Hon); 5. Ben Bosley (Hon); fifth lap in lapped traffic, but lost it to Terry in 6. Wayne Kiebler (Hon); 7. Jacob Martin (Hon); three on the final lap, only to have Terry fall 8. Derek Christensen (Hon) 65: in the fourth turn.

1. Tyler Stacey (Con); 2. Ryan Varnes (Suz); Robert McFadden got by Mike Standiford 3. Ryan Taylor (Suz); 4. Dylan Almony (Suz); for the Adult 50 win, while Derek Hersh won 5. Ryan Dragunas (Kaw) 85: the Youth 100 final. Shayna Texter rode the Dale Verzi Suzuki to the Women’s win while 1. Dan Bromley (Suz); 2. Matt Langrehr (Kaw); Nick Henderson repeated his of the previous 3. Joey Schmidt (KTM); 4. Tommie Webb Hon); 5. Jeremiah Snow (Suz); 6. Joey Alexander night in the Adult 100.

(Hon); 7. Taylor Isennock (Hon);

Round #2

December 9, 2006 50 (4-6): 1. Shawn Rothstein II (Cob); 2. Ryan Rassa (KTM); 3. Devin Owens (KTM); 4. Chris Thomas (Yam); 5. Georgie Price V (KTM); 6. Megan Chester (Yam); 7. Graham Hyde (KTM); 8. Karl Wheeler (KTM)

Pro final- 1st (14) Jake Johnson takes lead from 2nd (24) Mike Varnes

8. Stuart Rodgers (Hon) Womens: 1. Shayna Texter (Suz); 2. Samantha Bergman (Suz); 3. Erin Kissinger (Kaw); 4. Megan Bell (Hon); 5. Nicole Henderson (Hon); 6. Nicole Mester (Hon); 7. Kelly Bell (Hon); 8. Courtney Klinefelter (Yam) Youth 100: 1. Derek Hersh (Kaw); 2. Dan Bromley (Suz); 3. Matt Langrehr (Kaw); 4. Taylor Isennock (Hon); 5. Joey Alexander (Hon); 6. Stuart Rodgers (Hon); 7. Megan Bell (Hon); 8. Ryan Connelly (Yam) Adult 100: 1. Nick Henderson (Hon); 2. Dale Verzi (Suz); 3. Frank Nye (Suz); 4. Jonathan Jordan (Hon); 5. Michael Johnson (KTM); 6. R. J. Hart (Yam); 7. Mike Bell (Hon); 8. Steve Horton (Suz) 125: 1. John Long (Yam); 2. Shawn Rothstein (Yam); 3. Joe Schueler (Yam); 4. Jesse Long (KTM); 5. Tyler Kidwell (Suz); 6. Justen Schulz (Hon); 7. Justin Owen (Hon); 8. Scott Barnes (Hon) 250: 1.Brandon Robinson (Yam); 2. Jacob Shoemaker (Suz); 3. Dale Verzi (Kaw); 4. John Henderson (Hon); 5. Derek Hersh (Kaw); 6. Gary Jenkins (Suz); 7. Chris Hathaway (Kaw); 8. Michael Poe (Hon) 450: 1. Corey Hormes (Yam); 2. Scott Saunders (Suz); 3. Nick Henderson (Hon); 4. Mike Sponseller (Yam); 5. Rich Heverly (Hon); 6. Cory Texter (Hon); 7. Ryan Henderson (Hon); 8. Brett Friedel (Kaw) Pro: 1. Jake Johnson (Suz); 2. Mike Varnes (Yam); 3. Raun Wood (Hon); 4. Don Mullen (Hon); 5. Roy Miller (Suz); 6. Doug Reinert (Suz); 7. John Lewis (KTM); 8. Paul Lynch (Yam)

December 16, 2006 50 Open (4-6) 1. Shawn Rothstein; 2. Devin Owens; 3. Chase Smith; 4. George Price; 5. Graham Hyde; 6. Chris Thomas; 7. Karl Wheeler; 8. Riley Moran.

50 Open (7-8) 1. Savion Terry; 2. Cameron Smith; 3. Robby Smith; 4. Dustin Healey; 5. Jordan Desomba; 6. Austin Johnston; 7. Brando Johnston; 8. Allan Fogle.

50 4 Stroke (4-8) 1. Greg Ey; 2. Brandon Price; 3. Jesse Snyder; 4. Jordan Lester; 5. Seth Garrett; 6. Colbe Elliott.

Adult 50 1. Jason Conlon; 2. Jason Cunningham; 3. Michael Standiford; 4. Derek Christensen; 5. Jay Rassa; 6. Travis Boston; 7. Jesse Long; 8. Joseph Gathercole.

65 (7-11) 1. Colton Smith; 2. Ryan Varnes; 3. Dylan Almony; 4. Ryan Taylor; 5. Ryan Dragunas; 6. Joshua Bell; 7. Tyler Stacey.

85 (7-15) 1. Matthew Langrehr; 2. Joey Alexander; 3. Daniel Bromley; 4. Gregory Betts; 5. Joey Schmidt; 6. Taylor Isennock; 7. Thomas Webb; 8. Evan Houston.

Womens 1. Samantha Bergman; 2. Nicole Mester; 3. Samantha Resch; 4. Shayna Texter; 5. Erin Kissinger; 6. Nicole Henderson; 7. Rebecca Zafia; 8. Courtney Klinefelter.

Youth 100 (7-15) 1. Daniel Bromley; 2. Darek Hersh; 3. Matthew Langrehr; 4. Benjamin Bogley; 5. Megan Bell; 6. Tyler Kidwell; 7. Jacob Myers; 8. Jack Sheridan.

Adult 100 1. Nicholas Henderson; 2. Jonathan Jordan; 3. Michael Johnston; 4. Joe Dragunas; 5. Frank Valentin; 6. Michael Bell; 7. Steven Horton; 8. Jason Conlon.

125 1. Shawn Rothstein; 2. Justen Schulz; 3. Joe Dragunas; 4. Justin Owen; 5. Dennis Wheeler; 6. Tyler Kidwell; 7. Jesse Long; 8. John Long.

250 1. Brandon Robinson; 2. Jacob Shoemaker; 3. Taylor White; 4. Dale Verzi; 5. John Henderson; 6. Gary Jenkins; 7. Darek Hersh; 8. Dalton Winkler.

450 (251cc-505cc) 1. Nicholas Henderson; 2. Cory Strickler; 3. Cory Texter; 4. Corey Hormes; 5. Lewis Woods; 6. Richard Heverly; 7. Scott Saunders; 8. Michael Standiford.

PRO (251cc-505cc) 1. Jacob Johnson; 2. Michael Varnes; 3. Jason Isennock; 4. Donald Mullen; 5. Roy Miller; 6. Chris Klinefelter; 7. Raun Wood; 8. Paul Lynch.

Attention Racers: During the off season, flat track racer Ryan Henderson sustained a severe injury while practicing and he could use your help.

Cards and donations may be sent to:

Ryan Henderson 20920 Middletown Rd Freeland, MD 21053

Please help if you can.

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30th ANNUAL RODNEY FARRIS MEMORIAL SHORT TRACK SERIES: ROUND 2

Round #3

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2007 Flat Track Schedule March 31

Path Valley (ST) Night

April 1

Shippensburg (ST) Day

April 7

Hurricane Hills (ST) Night

North East Amateur Nationals Saturday May 26 Gates Open Regular Time

May 26

Pagoda (TT) Day

Path Valley (ST) Night Sunday May 27 Gates Open @ 9:00 AM Practice Begins @ 11:00 AM

April 28

May 27

April 14

Path Valley (ST) Night

April 21

Path Valley (ST) Night

May 6

Shippensburg (ST) Day

May 12

Path Valley (ST) Night

May 13

Piston Poppers (TT) Day

May 19

Mason Dixon (ST) Night

June 3

Shippensburg (ST) Day

June 9

Path Valley (ST) Night

June 10

Piston Poppers (TT) Day

June 16

Sept. 8

June 17

Sept. 9

June 23

Sept. 15

Path Valley (TT) Day

Clinton Co. (ST) Day

May 27

Path Valley (ST) Night

Path Valley (ST) Night Pre Enter on the Path Valley website www.pathvalley.com or at any Path Valley event prior to the Nationals

May 28

Rain Date for Any NE National Event

Piston Poppers (TT) Day

Path Valley (ST) Night

July 14

6 Race Championship Series Details Coming Soon !!

Mt. Springs (ST) Night

July 15

Mt. Springs (ST) Day

July 21

Hurricane Hills (ST) Night

July 29

Shippensburg (ST) Day

August 4

Path Valley (ST) Night

August 18

Path Valley (ST) Night

Sept. 1

Path Valley (ST) Night

Sept. 2

Shippensburg-Paul Crumling Memorial (ST) Night

Stay tuned for the 2007 End of Year Flat Track Championship Series

Hurricane Hills (ST) Night

Clinton Co. (ST) Night

Race Fans Come Watch Some of the Best Racing Action on the Planet

Sept. 22

Mason Dixon (ST) Night

Sept. 23

Shippensburg (ST) Day

Oct. 6

Trailway (ST) Night

Oct. 7

Piston Poppers (TT) Day

Oct. 13

Path Valley (ST) Night

Oct. 20

Hurricane Hills (ST) Night

Spectators Ask About Our Giveaway Incentives at Any 2007 Flat Track Race

Freddie Plank knows what the term “back in the day” means. Freddie Plank from Downingtown, PA, now just a spry 86 years of age was one of the original 8 founding members of the Eastern Pennsylvania Piston Poppers back on a cold winter’s day in January of 1952.

Freddie and a couple of his good friends did a lot of street riding back in the day and they wanted to form a motorcycle club where people like themselves could gather and socialize. They wanted a way to organize street rides and they wanted a place to race motorcycles.

Freddie and his friends found a piece of land they could use about 1 mile west of their current location behind Harvey’s Diner right along PA Route 30. They built themselves a 1/10 mile short track with a right turn and a few left hand turns and their only requirement to join the club was that

you would compete in three events a year.

Back in those days they were limited to 125cc racing machines from companies like BSA, CZ and Puch. Freddie said the CZ bike was the best because you could turn the cylinder around to get better air flow and they came with twin carbs.

Freddie raced for 8 years until around 1960 before he retired to pleasure riding but he continues to be an active member with the club. He helps take care of the grounds at their current location and he loves to attend the weekly club meetings and of course he attends all the races. Freddie is the oldest active founding member and his wife Bonnie was the club secretary until her passing.

The Eastern PA Piston Poppers have been at their current location in Thorndale, PA since 1962. They are easy to find right along Route 30 and they hold 4 TT Scrambles races there each year. There are a few turns with a jump and the racing is always fun to watch. They attract racers from 4 years old to 40+ and they have some of the best home cooked eats at any racing event I’ve ever attended.

The Piston Poppers are always looking for active members and they would like to invite you out to enjoy a race. You can find their race schedule on the page opposite this story and for information or directions to the track, please call: (610) 269-3661.

We would like to thank Freddie and all the Piston Poppers for the contributions they’ve made to the sport and Freddie I look forward to seeing you at the track for years to come.

Flat Track racers: We Will Cover Your Events In 2007!

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gettin’ sideways with Cory Texter

GNC Pro # 65A Hey everyone let me introduce myself, my name is Cory Texter.

I am 19 years old and I am a professional flat track motorcycle racer from Willow Street, PA. This is going to be my fifth full year racing flat track. Last year I finished 6th place in the 2006 AMA Hot Shoe Pro-Sport Series, it was a 12 race series with probably around 60-70 entries. Finishing 6th was less than what I wanted to accomplish, but I had to miss two rounds of the short series, Dayton, OH and Peoria, IL., so I’ m pretty satisfied with how the season went, considering the circumstances.

My dad got me started racing when I was younger, but I only ran selective races due to my parents splitting apart and all that kind of stuff. We got my little sister Shayna on a motorcycle when she was around three years old, we both started riding at about the same age. In five short years of racing, I have learned so much from my family and great group of friends and sponsors that I have around the country and at the race track.

This year 2007, will be my first year racing in the GNC Expert series. The highest level that flat track racing has to offer. I will be competing in the whole AMA Pro Singles Series and as soon as I get my points, the AMA Pro Twins Series. Jim Bull is a good friend of mine and he has asked me to write a column every month in MRA about what’s going on in the world of flat track racing.

Now, I am going to warn you, I think the best grade I got in English was probably a C-, but I will try my best to educate everyone with what’s going on the best way any racer can.

I want to try and give back to flat track and build the sport that I love the best I can. I can tell you this, nothing beats racing the Springfield Mile four racers wide at 140mph while pitching it into the corners sideways on XR 750s.

For a flat track racer, there really isn’t an off-season. Our outdoor season starts in Florida in March and ends sometime in October. Then we have a short break until some indoors start up in December and January. Then February usually consists of long days and even longer nights getting all the bikes ready for Daytona Bike Week in March. Since our season ended I have been busy riding and training as much as I can, so when I have to throw my legs over that big ol’ XR 750 Harley for the first time in 2007, it doesn’t take me for more a ride then what I want it to.

Santa brought me one of the new CRF 150R’s for Christmas and I also have a RMZ 250F that I use at our practice tracks. We have a 90 acre practice facility located in Lampeter, PA. It consists of a 1/4 mile short track, 1/10 mile short track, and a Springfield TT replica. We also have some trails to play on as well. I am trying to be as ready as possible for next year; it is going to be my

biggest challenge yet. Turning expert and racing side by side with some of my heroes that I watched when I was a little kid is something I am really excited about.

In the next couple of weeks, you will find me up in Middletown, New York supporting our good friend Keith Jacobsen’s Indoors that he promotes up there. It’s a 1/10 mile indoor with about 6 second lap times. Good ol’ track with a lot of bumping and banging. A great way to start the New Year! Then we will be busting our tail trying to get the new race bikes ready come Daytona where I will sink my teeth into my first GNC expert national.

Well, I could sit here all day and talk everyone’s ear off about flat track racing, but I have to save some for the nine other issues that Jim Bull is putting out this year.

Everyone of you flat track guys out there who doesn’t have a subscription to Motorcycle Racing Action, make sure you get your hands on one for the 2007 season. You can’t beat it for $11 dollars a year. We need publicity and promotion for our sport and having MRA around to cover our local races is an awesome thing for our area.

I want to wish everyone out there a happy and prosperous new year and I look forward to seeing every one of you at the tracks in 2007. If I have never met you, please take the time to come over to our rig and introduce yourself. I love meeting new people at the track and listening to what everyone has to say. Stay warm everybody!

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2006 d6 ultimate mx banquet Reading Inn • January 13, 2006 • by MRA

Saturday night January 13th was a monumental night for District 6 and the Ultimate MX Championship Series. It was a night of firsts for this organization that has made such a huge impact on the sport of motorcycling in America. AMA District 6 makes up a great portion of the sanctioned racing events and participants in the entire country. On this night the district would retire its first ever “riding number” and it would also hold its first ever “MX Only Banquet”.

I couldn’t tell you when this organization first laid its roots but it was 40 years ago when a young racer from Bristol, PA named Tony DiStefano attended his first District 6 banquet. He was 10 years old and he was there to accept an award for racing Scrambles events. Tony related that motocross hadn’t even been invented yet.

On this night 40 years later, the infamous Tony D came to a D6 banquet to accept yet another award, the retirement of his district number #111.

We see numbers being retired quite frequently in mainstream sports but to retire a number in a sport as young as

motocross is a pretty big deal, especially at the district level. If anyone was ever deserving of this honor though, it would be the #111 of Tony Distefano. You see Tony has quite a few firsts in his resume as well. He is the first and only member of District 6 ever to win an AMA National Motocross Championship on a motorcycle, let alone winning the title three years in a row. And he is the first man ever to bring a National Motocross Championship to Suzuki, the year was 1975. Tony has been part of the MX Des Nations team for America and he is the founder of one of the oldest motocross schools in the country.

As you can see the accomplishments have been great. A string of injuries led Tony to retire from competition early but he

continues to operate his Tony D. Schools and to be an inspiration to riders everywhere. The # 111, Tony claims it was just the easiest number to put on his number plate with electrical tape, but for the rest of the world it means three Number #1 Championships in a row buy a young privateer from AMA District 6.

And now, thanks to the District 6 motocross committee the number will live on forever, thank you Tony D.

Womens class champions, Jess Smith far right wins the division.

D6 rider Kyle Greenwalt was on hand to draw the prize winners to help benefit his rehabilitation.

Kyle ends up winning both Grand Prizes, this thing wasn’t rigged, it was just meant to be.

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125 A Champion Clint Johnson’s parents, Tom and DeAnna having fun at the banquet.

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The Senior A champions all said that they can’t wait for the new season to start.

Quad racers Jonathan Balaccsak and Billy Jabara hanging out at the Ultimate MX Banquet.

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and number #1 plates for their finishes in their respective divisions.

To cap the night off door prizes were awarded to ticket holders. Every banquet attendee received a chance to win and additional tickets were available at the door.

Series sponsor MSR along with local dealership and track sponsors offered everything from track passes to riding gear and accessories to a flat screen TV and portable DVD players. The biggest door prizes of the night consisted of a DRX 50 ATV that was donated by Kool Kidz ATV and

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After the retirement of Tony’s number, banquet emcee George Denke led us through the awards ceremony.

Special awards were given to three riders in the district for their outstanding results at National and Amateur National events. Awards were given to Bren Marra and Richard Lindsay for their championships at GNC and WPSA Quad events and Kyle Sidle for his performance at Loretta Lynn’s and the Mini Winter Olympics.

After that awards were given six deep to 37 classes of riders. Riders earned everything from jackets to plaques

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The proceeds from the door prizes were given to another local racer whose career has been temporarily put on hold due to an unexpected injury. D6 racer Kyle Greenwalt and his Continued on page 44...

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family were on hand to draw the winning grand prize tickets with all proceeds going to Kyle to help with his rehabilitation. Kyle pulled the winning tickets at the beginning of the evening while the crowd watched on. Those winning tickets were then placed in an envelope to be opened at the conclusion of the program.

About halfway thru the door prize giveaways, George Denke stopped to pull the winning ticket for the quad, as the number was read and everyone looked around to see who the lucky winner was a hush came over the room, there was young Kyle Greenwalt holding his arm in the air with the winning ticket in hand. Who Special awards were given to more deserving and how much more effective Richard Lindsay, Kyle Sidle and Bren Marra for their acheivements at can a fundraiser be. Kyle and his family were awarded the quad and we progressed through the Nationals this year. the giveaways. Just as we were thinking, are they ever gonna run out of stuff, it came time to draw the bike. Again a ticket was drawn and again we scanned the room to find the winner and believe me folks, if you didn’t believe before the night began that things happen for a reason, it was a real good night to start thinking about it. With a smile on his face along with a look of disbelief from his parents, there was Kyle Greenwalt with yet another winning ticket and another boost to his will and drive let alone his rehabilitation efforts.

The first ever “MX Only” banquet was a success. The buffet meal that was provided was top notch and the entertainment from a local DJ company was superb.

There were local vendors on hand displaying their wares Calvyn Beck is your 65cc and one of the greatest riders ever was recognized 10-11 champion.

and honored. The Ultimate MX Champions got their due and recognition and best of all we got to honor and help one of our own. I would like to personally thank District 6 and the entire motocross committee for putting on a great show. I would like to thank Kyle and his family for coming, it was great to see you all and we look forward to seeing everybody back at the local tracks soon.

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That’s where FastMann comes in.

Randy Mann, the owner of Fastmann Racing, has a background in engineering and tremendous knowledge and experience in regards to suspension and engine modification. However,

all the knowledge in the world won’t make you a successful suspension and engine tuner if you don’t have the equipment, tools and skills to put that experience to work and satisfy the customers who hand you their bike and say “make it better”.

Randy has the uncanny ability to modify and dial in a bike to YOUR particular riding ability and riding style. That’s a skill that should not go un-noticed by people involved in the Sport of Motocross. The majority of us do not need a “factory” bike, but we all want our bikes to perform the best they can for us! It’s that simple.

I have to tell you, Randy has modified my CRF 450 and my son’s CRF 250 and we have been

so impressed with the suspension and engines modifications that I felt compelled to follow up on our story and interview from last year. I just want to let everyone know just how great his product is.

I recently talked with Randy in his shop located in Mercersburg, PA to talk about his business philosophy and goals for the future and this is what he had to say: MRA: How long have you been in business?

Randy: We have been offering our services since 1998.

MRA: When you started what type of business was it?

Randy: We started doing all types of performance, engine, suspension and carburetion work.

MRA: What other types of services do you offer now?

Randy: We offer Dyno work and testing, jetting on the Dyno with the exhaust gas analyzer, Dyno work and adjustments for the upcoming fuel injection, Flow Bench work for engine performance modification and Seat and Guide work utilizing a Seat and Guide Machine. The Seat and Guide Machine allows us to do multi-angle performance valve jobs and valve work within a very tight tolerance. To assure valves are sealing 100 percent, the valve jobs are vacuum tested by the onboard tester.

MRA: Can you tell me a little bit about your suspension modification philosophy and has your philosophy changed as the bike technology has Engine • Suspension • Tuning with Dyno advanced?

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Randy: That’s why MRA: What is the normal turn around for the we made a substantial investment and bought majority of your services? a Seat and Guide Machine and Flow Bench.

In an attempt to get more power from these Randy: One to two weeks depending on the machines, longevity and reliability has been amount of work being done. If you need services compromised by modification shops that cannot for an upcoming race weekend we will turn it accurately measure and test the tolerances of the around that week. modifications. We can accurately measure and MRA: Are there any local riders who have had test all modifications we make to an engine. We success with your services that you would like to offer the ability to modify the engine, fine tune the talk about? sloppy factory tolerances, change compression Randy: Eric Myers who won the MDRA 125A ratios, cam shafts, and cam timing and show the Championship in 2006 and was very competitive customer the horse power and torque change on in 250A will have a full sponsored ride with the Dyno.

FastMann in 2007. Eric’s bikes will feature all the MRA: What about 450F’s, do they need services and modification we offer. engine modifications?

MRA: Randy, thank you for taking the time Randy: The biggest problem we find on the to speak to me and the readers of Motorcycle 450’s is an inconsistency in the tolerances in Racing Action. valve guides and seats. Valve failure is the single biggest complaint and repair we deal with on both 250’s and 450’s. Basically, when we do a valve job we can improve performance by 5% to 10% just by maximizing the flow of fuel and air through the engine. Unfortunately, when the bike is manufactured the seats and guides are not always concentric, which means all the parts do not line up to make a clean middle point. The cleaner the middle point the longer the parts will last. This is one of the leading causes in premature valve failure.

MRA: In 2006 FastMann offered track side Randy: You’re welcome and thank you! support and it was extremely popular. Will you continue trackside support in 2007?

Contact the “FastMann” Randy: We will be at all the MDRA races all FastMann Racing is a full service weekend offering tire changes, valve adjustments motorcycle repair shop that specializes in and other minor repairs. Naturally we offer a full Engine, Custom Suspension, and Jetting line of accessories including tires, tubes, spark work for Motocross, Off Road and Street Bike plugs, tear offs, goggles and other race day items. enthusiasts. Catering to all your motorcycle/ Included in our trackside support, we will take your quad needs, we can make sure that your bike to the shop from the track and return it to you engine and suspension are the very best at the following race. they can be.

MRA: What goals have you set for the future If you are interested in our services or of your shop? have any questions, we should talk. Please Randy: Our main goal is to do quality work feel free to contact us at any time. and continue to keep our customers satisfied and E-mail: Randy@fastmannracing.com coming back to FastMann Racing. We strive to Phone: 717-328-5543 keep up with the latest technology to improve Fax: 717-328-4801 performance and longevity.

MRA: What is the best way for people to FastMann Racing ship suspension and engine components to your 9990 Corner Road shop?

Mercersburg, PA. 17236 Randy: For those within driving distance, they USA can bring their bike or remove the components and drop them off. While they are here they can Shop Hours browse our accessories shop with a full line of Monday & Thursday 9am - 7pm parts, clothing and accessories that will satisfy Tue, Wed, & Friday 9am - 5pm even the most demanding customer. We also Saturday 9am - 1pm accept UPS, FedEx and US Mail daily.

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Hydraulic clutches? Not yet. Only KTM has had the foresight to install one as an OEM item, if you’ve never tried one you should, they are truly a great idea.

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This system uses sensors to detect the impact force as well as the cornering load and instantly adjust damping and spring force to achieve the perfect ride. Another I read about some time ago involved a special suspension fluid that had a variable viscosity, by simply introducing and varying an electrical current the fluid could change its viscosity in a millisecond. I believe it worked along the same lines as a LCD (liquid crystal display), introducing an electric current causes the molecules to align in such a fashion as to make them visible. I suspect some similar molecular manipulation is being utilized to create the changes in fluid viscosity. Just think instead of varying the flow orifice size as we currently do

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OMS-1 rider TONY ROTH #165 Tony Roth is not the typical local rider. At 24 year old, beside been a super nice kid, he’s blessed with more natural talent than you and me together. Smoothness should be his middle name. So why he’s not on TV making a living riding with some other local pro like J. Lawrence, Helper or Mills? I don’t have a clue. But make sure you ask him that question next time you run into him … Anyway, don’t miss watching him ride if you have a chance, you won’t be disappointed….smoooooth !

Tony races Boo Koo AX Reading, PA, January 2007 Hi Tony, tell us, when did you start riding?

I started riding when I was 10 years old on a XR100.

I started racing two years later (12 years old) on a 1990 KX125 that we’ve found for sale in the local paper. I never raced 85’s.

Why did you want to get into racing?

As far I can remember, I always wanted to race. I used to watch Jeremy MCGRATH on TV all the time and just wanted to do the same thing.

So, how did you do on your first race?

I crashed hard and bent my handlebars after the second lap… the day was over! It was at Pagoda in the mud!

Then what?

I raced the C class for 2 years, and then went B for a while, I was 15. Then my 125 got stolen in my garage!

So I bought a new RM250, and race 250B. 2 years later, I moved to the A class.

My first A race was at Sleepy!

What’s the biggest accomplishment/race you were into?

I guess the mini moto at Vegas...or BOOKOO AX!!

I won the Englishtown Trapani Pit Bike series in 2005 that was pretty cool.

When did your dad stop going to the races?

When I got my driving license... It was hard at first Buy • Sell • Trade Financing

to go without him but I got used to it after a while.

What’s the part of MX you enjoy the most?

I have to say....well everything! Riding, the camaraderie, the feeling you get when you drive back from a good race...

If you could change something about the locals races?

The cost of racing is outrageous comparing to the amount of track time we get, and I’m not a fan of the “minidad fury”. I hate when they yell at their little kid!

What are your goals for 2007?

Definitely get in better shape for racing and ride more often! I’m thinking of maybe following a series, but I’m not sure which one.

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Do you think there will be any cars in it?

No, NO CARS ALLOWED, BIKES ONLY! How is your girl friend with the racing thing?

Very supportive, she drove with me in my van to Vegas for the Minimoto SX! But I felt bad because the first race she was at, I knocked myself out cold, and ended up at the hospital, but she likes it except for the danger.

Peoples say you’re a really smooth rider, and fast too. Where does your style come from?

I don’t know...! I don’t feel that way but everybody tells me that. Maybe from riding BMX a lot.

What is your favorite D6 track?

Pagoda, my hometown!

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